Formula: Be3SiO4(OH)2 . H2O
Origin of name: From composition
Crystal system: Orthorhombic or monoclinic
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Silky
Habit: Tiny spherulites or fibrous crusts
Hardness: 1
Specific gravity: 2.20
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Classified as Q because of inadequate data.
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