Yukonite

Formula: Ca2Fe3(AsO4)4(OH).12H2O

Origin of name: locality Daulton Mine, west side of Windy Arm, Tagish lake, Yukon Territory, Canada

 

Crystal system: Amorphous

Crystal class: -

Twinning:

Unit cell: -

 

Colour: Brownish black, dark red, reddish brown

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Luster: Resinous

Habit: pseudomorphs of köttigite-parasymplesite, gel-like aggregates, amorphous

Hardness: 2-3

Specific gravity: 2.8

Cleavage: None

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Streak: Light brown

 

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