LithoCat

MineralStilpnomelane
FormulaK(Fe2+,Mg,Fe3+)8(Si,Al)12(O,OH)27 • n(H2O)  
Crystal FormTriclinic/Pinacoidal [1]
Cleavage[001] Perfect
ColorBrown red, Green, Golden brown, Black
Density2.8 – 3.0 g/cm3
DiaphaneitySubtranslucent to opaque
FractureBrittle
Hardness3.0
LustreVitreous - Dull
StreakGray white
Dana 8 Class74.1.1.1
Strunz ClassVIII/H.17-40
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ID194