General Information:
Chemical Formula:(Mn++,Fe++)Al2Si8O24(OH)8
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 853.86 gm)Manganese 4.83 %
MnAluminum 6.32 %
AlIron 1.64 %
FeSilicon 26.31 %
SiHydrogen 0.94 %
H Oxygen 59.96 %
O
Empirical Formula: Mn3+0.75Fe3+0.25Al2Si8O24(OH)8
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1969
Locality:TL: New Zealand, Akatore creek, South Island
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[010] Perfect
Color:orange or brown.
Density:3.48
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:6 - Orthoclase
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:yellow white
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