Carlfrancisite

Mn²⁺₃(Mn²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺,Al)₄₂(As³⁺O₃)₂(As⁵⁺O₄)₄[(Si,As⁵⁺)O₄]₆[(As⁵⁺,Si)O₄]₂(OH)₄₂

Arsenosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn²⁺₃(Mn²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺,Al)₄₂(As³⁺O₃)₂(As⁵⁺O₄)₄[(Si,As⁵⁺)O₄]₆[(As⁵⁺,Si)O₄]₂(OH)₄₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
43.4.9.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Cfc
Locality
🇳🇦 Kombat
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Carl A. Francis

Source: Wikidata

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