Orebroite-VIII

Overview

Mn+23(Sb+5,Fe+3)SiO4(O,OH)3
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: weak

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	- g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Orebroite-VIII - 4  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	brown
Streak	reddish brown

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	trigonal - pyramidal
Cleavage	-
Tenacity	-
Fracture	irregular
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 52.04.01.01

Class: 52

Group: 52.04

Subgroup: 52.04.01 - welinite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
52.04.01.01	orebroite-VIII	Mn+23(Sb+5,Fe+3)SiO4(O,OH)3

Nickel-Strunz Number : 09.JA.05

Group : 09

Subgroup : JA

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
09.JA.05	orebroite-VIII	Mn+23(Sb+5,Fe+3)SiO4(O,OH)3

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