General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Fe++,Mn)2(PO4)F
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 225.21 gm)
Manganese 12.20 % Mn
Iron 37.20 % Fe
Phosphorus 13.75 % P
Oxygen 28.42 % O
Fluorine 8.44 % F
Empirical Formula:
Fe2+1.5Mn2+0.5(PO4)F
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Good, [010] Distinct, [100] Indistinct
Color:
dark brown, black, or black brown.
Density:
3.927 - 3.97, Average = 3.94
Diaphaniety:
Translucent
Hardness:
5-5.5 - Apatite-Knife Blade
Luster:
Vitreous - Resinous
Streak:
white
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