General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ca3Mn++++(SO4)2(OH)6·3(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 523.39 gm)
Calcium 22.97 % Ca
Manganese 10.50 % Mn
Hydrogen 2.31 % H
Sulfur 12.25 % S
Oxygen 51.97 % O
Empirical Formula:
Ca3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6·3(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1968
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
lemon.
Density:
2.46
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
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