Rinneite

Formula: K3NaFeCl6

Origin of name: for F. Rinne, German crystallographer

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: -3 2/m

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Colour: colourless, yellow, rose, violet, becomes brown on exposure

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Luster: brilliant, often silky

Habit: massive granular

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.35

Cleavage: 1; {11-20} good

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