Bearsite

Formula: Be2(AsO4)(OH) . 4H2O

Origin of name:  From  composition, beryllium arsenate

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Crystals fine prismatic as incrustations and fibrous aggregates

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Specific gravity:  1.8 to 2.0

Cleavage:  None

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