General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MnSn++++(BO3)2
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 408.88 gm)
Manganese 13.44 % Mn
Tin 29.03 % Sn
Boron 10.58 % B
Oxygen 46.96 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+Sn(BO3)2
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect
Color:
colorless, yellow brown, or light yellow.
Density:
4.73
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
5-6 - Between Apatite and Orthoclase
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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