Formula: BiOCl
Origin of name: Combination of symbols of elements
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Whitish, grayish, yellowish brown, brown
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Greasy to silky, pearly on cleavage
Habit: Massive, compact, earthy, scales
Hardness: 2 to 2.5
Specific gravity: 7.717
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
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