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Name
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Mn²⁺₃(Mn²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺,Al)₄₂(As³⁺O₃)₂(As⁵⁺O₄)₄[(Si,As⁵⁺)O₄]₆[(As⁵⁺,Si)O₄]₂(OH)₄₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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3.62
Specific gravity
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Very pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to opalescent
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Hematolite
Structural group
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Cfc · Approved
IMA
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2012
Named in
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Yellowy orange to pale yellow
Typical colors
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Mn · Mg · Fe · Al · As · O · Si · H
Elements
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