Sverigeite

Formula: NaMnMgSnBe2Si3O12(OH)

Origin of name: after locality Sverige = Sweden

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m /2m

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Colour: yellow

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Luster: vitreous to dull

Habit: crystals elongated, to 2 mm, platy, segregations to 10 mm

Hardness: 6.5

Specific gravity: 3.60

Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect

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Streak: light yellow

 

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