Formula: Ca4Fe(Fe,Al)4(PO4)6(OH)4 . 13H2O
Origin of name: From composition
Crystal class: 2/m
Colour: Yellowish white to yellow, greenish to yellowish green
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Habit: Foliated reniform or nodular masses
Hardness: 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.53
Cleavage: 1; Parallel to foliation perfect
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