Formula: Ca2Mn3(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
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Arseniosiderite Group
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