Formula: Be(OH)2
Origin of name: From combination of symbols of elements
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 222
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 4.64, b = 7.05, c = 4.55
Colour: Colourless, white, pale brown
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals pseudo-octahedral, euhedral to subhedral
Hardness: ~ 4
Specific gravity: 1.92
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak: White
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with clinobehoite
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