Formula: (Ca,Mn)14Si24O58(OH)8.2H2O
Origin of name: for S. Truscott, English geologist
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal class: -3
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Colour: white
Diaphaneity: translucent
Luster: pearly on cleavage
Habit: massive, spherical aggregates
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 2.35
Cleavage: 1; {0001} perfect
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