Formula: MgSb2O6
Origin of name: For Anders Byström (1916-1956), Swedish crystal chemist
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Unit cell: a = 4.68, c = 9.21
Colour: Blue-gray
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Earthy
Hardness: ~ 7
Specific gravity: 5.7
Cleavage: None
Streak: Light gray
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