GEIGERITE


Meaning of GEIGERITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Mn5(AsO3OH)2(AsO4)2·10(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 1,012.54 gm)

Manganese 27.13 % Mn

Arsenic 29.60 % As

Hydrogen 2.19 % H

Oxygen 41.08 % O

Empirical Formula:

Mn2+5(AsO3OH)2(AsO4)2·10(H2O)

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect

Color:

red or colorless.

Density:

3.05

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

3 - Calcite

Luster:

Vitreous - Pearly

Streak:

white

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