Ohmilite

Formula: Sr3(T,Fe)(Si2O6)2(O,OH).2H2O

Origin of name: after locality Ohmi, Japan

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: light pink

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Habit: crystals acicular, smaller than 10 micron, in sperulitic aggregates

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 3.38

Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect

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Streak: white

 

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