General Information:
Chemical Formula:Ca3Mn++++(SO4,CO3)2(OH)6·12(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 667.50 gm)Calcium 18.01 %
CaManganese 8.23 %
MnHydrogen 4.53 %
H Carbon 0.90 %
C Sulfur 7.21 %
S Oxygen 61.12 %
O
Empirical Formula: Ca3Mn4+(SO4)1.5(CO3)0.5(OH)6·12(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1965
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[100] Good
Color:green orange or greenish yellow.
Density:1.95
Diaphaniety:Transparent
Hardness:2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:greenish white
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