Pyrobelonite

Formula: PbMn(VO4)(OH)

Origin of name: from Greek for fire and needle

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: red

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: adamantine

Habit: crystals acicular

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 5.38

Cleavage: none

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Streak: orangish, reddish

 

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