
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
(Mn,Fe++)16Si12As+++3O36(OH)17

Environment:
Dimorphous with schallerite.

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1982
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
[001] Perfect

Color:
brown.

Density:
3.46

Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:
5 - Apatite

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
light brown
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