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Gerstmannite
 General Information: Chemical Formula:(Mg,Mn)2ZnSiO4(OH)2 Composition:(Molecular Weight = 255.41 gm)Magnesium 14.27 % MgManganese 10.75 % MnZinc 25.60 % ZnSilicon 11.00 % SiHydrogen 0.79 % H Oxygen 37.58 % O Empirical Formula: Mg1.5Mn2+0.5Zn(SiO4)(OH)2 IMA Status:Approved IMA 1976 Physical Properties: Cleavage:[010] Good Color:white or light pink. Density:3.68 Diaphaniety:Translucent to Opaque Hardness:4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite Luster:Vitreous - Adamantine Streak:white More details...
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