Segnitite

FormulaPbFe3H(AsO4)2(OH)6

Origin of name: Named after E. Ralph Segnit (1923-) for his contributions to Australian mineralogy.

 

Crystal system: Trigonal

Crystal class: 3 2/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 7.359, c = 17.113

 

Colour: Greenish to yellowish-brown

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Adamantine

Habit: 

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity

Cleavage: Good

Tenacity: 

Streak: Light yellow

 

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