Formula: (Mg,Fe)3(PO4)2 . 8H2O
Origin of name: For Ljudevit Baric, Croatian mineralogist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
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Colour: Colourless to pale blue
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Plates to large size
Hardness: 1.5 to 2
Specific gravity: 2.42
Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect
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