Canaphite

Formula: CaNa₂P₂O₇ ^. 4H₂O

Origin of name: From composition

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: m

Colour: Colourless

Diaphaneity: Transparent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: Crystals prismatic, elongated, tabular

Specific gravity: 2.24

Cleavage: 3; {010} perfect, {100} and {001} poor

Streak: White

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