General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Mn5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 728.65 gm)
Manganese 37.70 % Mn
Phosphorus 17.00 % P
Hydrogen 1.38 % H
Oxygen 43.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Distinct
Color:
red, white, grayish white, yellowish white, or reddish white.
Density:
3.18
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Habits:
Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., Compact - Occurs as a compact mass., Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers.
Hardness:
5 - Apatite
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
white
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