Saneroite

Formula: Na2(Mn,Mn)10Si11VO34(OH)4

Origin of name: for Edoardo Sanero, Italian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: -1

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Colour: deep orange

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Luster: resinous to greasy

Habit: crystals tabular, prismatic to stocky, to 1 cm, compact aggregates

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Specific gravity: 3.47

Cleavage: 2; perfect

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