LithoCat

MineralRockbridgeite
FormulaFe2+Fe3+4(PO4)3(OH)5
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavageExcellent on {100}, good on {010}, fair on {001}
ColorDark green, olive-green, brown, yellow-brown, greenish black, black
Density3.5 – 3.6 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureIrregular/Uneven
Hardness3.5 - 4.5
LustreVitreous
StreakGreenish gray
Type Loc.Midvale Mine, South Mtn., Midvale, Rockbridge Co., VA, USA
Dana 8 Class41.9.2.1
Strunz Class7/B.10-10
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