Schoonerite

Formula: Fe2ZnMnFe(PO4)3(OH)2.9H2O

Origin of name: for R. Schooner, American collector

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 11.12 Å, b = 25.55 Å, c = 6.437 Å

 

Colour: pale tan to brown, reddish brown to bronze when oxidised

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Habit: crystals lath-like, to 2 mm, as rosettes, sprays and mats

Hardness: about 4

Specific gravity: 2.87 to 2.92

Cleavage: 2; {010} micaceous, {001} good

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