General Information:
Chemical Formula:Mn++Fe+++2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 534.71 gm)Manganese 10.27 %
MnIron 20.89 %
FePhosphorus 11.59 %
P Hydrogen 3.39 %
H Oxygen 53.86 %
O
Empirical Formula: Mn2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2·8(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:[010] Perfect
Color:yellow orange, honey brown, or light brown.
Density:2.44 - 2.49, Average = 2.46
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:3 - Calcite
Luster:Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:white
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