Barentsite

Formula:  Na7AlH2(CO3)4F4

Origin of name:  For Willem Barents, Dutch seaman for whom the Barents Sea also is named

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  1 or -1

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Colour:  Colourless

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Luster:  Vitreous to pearly on cleavages

Habit:  Small grains

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  2.56

Cleavage:  2; {001} and {110} perfect

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