Shigaite

Formula: NaMn6Al3(SO4)2(OH)22.8H2O

Origin of name: after locality Shiga Prefecture, Japan

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: -3

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Colour: light yellow

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Habit: crystals tabular, hexagonal, 1 mm

Hardness: 2

Specific gravity: 2.32

Cleavage: 1; {0001} perfect

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Streak: light yellow to white

 

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