Mineral - Lithiophorite
Lithiophorite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Oxides and Hydrxides
Toxicity
none
Formula
(Al,Li)Mn⁴⁺O₂(OH)₂
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
3
Streak
black
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
blackgray
Birefringence
Luster
Metallic
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
trigonal
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
coarse, spherical, massive, kidney-shaped, grape-shaped
Formation
In der Oxidationszone von Erzvorkommen (Sekundär)
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rarely
Synonyms
Lithiophorite