Sailaufite

FormulaCa2Mn3(AsO4)2O2CO3·3H2O

Origin of name: Named for the locality, Hartkoppe hill, Ober-Sailauf (Spessart mountains) Germany.

 

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 11.253, b = 19.628, c = 8.932, β = 100.05°

 

Colour: Dark reddish brown to black

Diaphaneity: Translucent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: Mammillary, tabular

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity

Cleavage: Distinct/good

Tenacity: Brittle, subconchoidal fracture

Streak: Brown

 

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Comments:  Arseniosiderite Group

 

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