Formula: NaCaPO4
Origin of name: For V. Buchwald, Danish metallurgist
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: mm2
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Microscopic inclusions
Hardness: < 3
Specific gravity: 3.21
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: From a meteorite
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