Bulachite

Formula:  Al2(AsO4)(OH)3 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  From locality; Neubulach, Germany

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Subtranslucent

Luster:  Satiny

Habit:  Radial aggregates of fine-grained needles

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  2.60

Cleavage:  None

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