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Franciscanite-III

Formula:
Mn
2+
6
V
5+
2
Si
 
2
(O,OH)
 
14
System:TrigonalLustre:Vitreous
Hardness:4
Name:Named after the Miocene age Franciscan Formation.
This page provides mineralogical data about Franciscanite-III.

Classification of Franciscanite-III

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Physical Properties of Franciscanite-III

Lustre:Vitreous
Hardness (Mohs):4

Crystallography of Franciscanite-III

Crystal System:Trigonal

Optical Data of Franciscanite-III

Type:Uniaxial (+)
RI values: nω = 1.859 nε = 1.876
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.017

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Very High

Chemical Properties of Franciscanite-III

Formula:
Mn
2+
6
V
5+
2
Si
 
2
(O,OH)
 
14
Essential elements:Mn, O, Si, V
All elements listed in formula:H, Mn, O, Si, V

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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