Palenzonaite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
(Ca,Na)3Mn++(V+++++,As+++++,Si)3O12
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
 Cleavage:
None
 Color:
wine red.
 Density:
3.63
 Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
 Hardness:
5-5.5 - Apatite-Knife Blade
 Luster:
Adamantine
 Streak:
brownish red
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