Mineral - Wicksite
Wicksite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Phosphates
Toxicity
none
Formula
NaCa₂(Fe²⁺,Mn²⁺)₄MgFe³⁺(PO₄)₆ · 2H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
4.5 - 5
Streak
green
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
blackblue
Birefringence
Luster
Metallic
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
coarse, massive, tabular
Formation
Verwitterung von Eisen-Mangan-Lagerstätten
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rare
Synonyms
Wicksite