General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Zn,Al,[ ])3[Fe++2Al][Si3AlO10](OH)8
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 709.44 gm)
Aluminum 7.61 % Al
Zinc 23.04 % Zn
Iron 15.74 % Fe
Silicon 11.88 % Si
Hydrogen 1.14 % H
Oxygen 40.59 % O
Empirical Formula:
Zn2.5Fe3+2Al2Si3O10(OH)8
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1986
Locality:
Red Dome deposit, Mungana, 15 km WNW of Chillagoe, Lynd County, Queensland, Australia.
Name Origin:
Named for Sturges W. Bailey (1919-), mineralogist University of Wisconsin.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
yellow green or dark green.
Density:
3.18
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Luster:
Pearly
Streak:
light green
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