
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
NaMn+++(Si2O6)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 230.10 gm)
Sodium 9.99 %
NaManganese 23.88 %
MnSilicon 24.41 %
SiOxygen 41.72 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
NaMn3+Si2O6

IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[???] Perfect

Color:
brownish red or violet red.

Density:
3.6

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Hardness:
6-7 - Orthoclase-Quartz

Luster:
Vitreous - Pearly

Streak:
brown red
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