Formula: BeO
Origin of name: For M. von Bromell, Swedish physician
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 6mm
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals prismatic
Hardness: ~ 9
Specific gravity: 3.017
Cleavage: 1; {10-10} distinct
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Hardness approximate
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