Muskoxite

Formula:  Mg7Fe4O13 . 10H2O

Origin of name:  After locality; Muskox Intrustion, Northwest Terr., Canada

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Reddish-brown

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals, minute, in aggregates; plates with hexagonal outlines

Hardness:  ~ 3

Specific gravity:  3.20

Cleavage:  1; basal perfect

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Streak:  Light orange-brown

 

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