Pararobertsite

Formula: Ca2Mn3(PO4)3O2.3H2O

Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and robertsite

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: red

Diaphaneity: 

Luster: vitreous

Habit: plates to 0.2 mm and clusters of plates

Hardness: 1

Specific gravity: 3.22

Cleavage: 1; {100} perfect

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Streak: brownish red

 

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Comments: dimorphous with robertsite

 

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