Hureaulite

Overview

Mn5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2·4(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	3.18 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Hureaulite - 5  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	red, white, gray
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	distinct
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, greasy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 39.02.01.01

Class: 39

Group: 39.02

Subgroup: 39.02.01 - hureaulite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
39.02.01.01	hureaulite	Mn5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2·4(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 08.CB.10

Group : 08

Subgroup : CB

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
08.CB.10	hureaulite	Mn5(PO3OH)2(PO4)2·4(H2O)

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