Hematolite

Overview

(Mn,Mg,Al)15(AsO3)(AsO4)2(OH)23
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.49 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Hematolite - 3.5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	red, brown, black
Streak	brown red

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	trigonal - pyramidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 43.04.06.01

Class: 43

Group: 43.04

Subgroup: 43.04.06 - hematolite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
43.04.06.01	hematolite	(Mn,Mg,Al)15(AsO3)(AsO4)2(OH)23

Nickel-Strunz Number : 08.BE.45

Group : 08

Subgroup : BE

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
08.BE.45	hematolite	(Mn,Mg,Al)15(AsO3)(AsO4)2(OH)23

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