Pseudolaueite

Formula: MnFe2(PO4)2(OH)2.7-8H2O

Origin of name: from Greek pseudo = false and laueite

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 9.60 Å, b = 7.42 Å, c = 10.17 Å, b = 104.4°

 

Colour: orange-yellow

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Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals prismatic to thick tabular

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.463

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: brittle

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