Nambulite

Formula: (Li,Na)Mn4Si5O14(OH)

Origin of name: for M. Nambu, Japanese professor

 

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: -1

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Colour: reddish-brown with orange tint

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Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals prismatic, to 8 mm

Hardness: 6.5

Specific gravity: 3.51

Cleavage: 3;{001} perfect, {100} and {010} distinct

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Streak: pale yellow

 

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Comments: series with natronambulite

 

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