Bariopyrochlore

Formula:  (Ba,Sr)2(Nb,Ti)2(O,OH)7

Origin of name:  From barium and pyrochlore

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Yellowish grey to light olive-gray

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Habit:  Crystals small with octahedral form

Hardness:  4.5 to 5

Specific gravity:  4.0

Cleavage:  1; {111} poor

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