Svyazhinite

Formula: (Mg,Mn)(Al,Fe)(SO4)2F.14H2O

Origin of name: for Nikolai Svyazhin, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: colourless to yellowish

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Habit: crystals tabular, nodules, 2 to 3 cm

Hardness

Specific gravity: 1.64 to 1.69

Cleavage: none

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Comments: soluble in water

 

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