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Gerstmannite
General Information:
(Mg,Mn)2ZnSiO4(OH)2
(Molecular Weight = 255.41 gm)
Magnesium 14.27 % Mg
Manganese 10.75 % Mn
Zinc 25.60 % Zn
Silicon 11.00 % Si
Hydrogen 0.79 % H
Oxygen 37.58 % O
Mg1.5Mn2+0.5Zn(SiO4)(OH)2
Approved IMA 1976
Physical Properties:
[010] Good
white or light pink.
3.68
Translucent to Opaque
4.5 - Between Fluorite and Apatite
Vitreous - Adamantine
white
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