
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
K(Mn++,Fe+++,Fe++)2(Nb,Ta)(PO4)2O2((H2O),OH)2

IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[001] Good, [100] Good

Color:
dark reddish brown or reddish brown.

Density:
3.4

Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:
4 - Fluorite

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
greenish yellow
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