
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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