Caracolite

Formula:  Na3Pb2(SO4)3Cl

Origin of name:  For locality; Caracoles, Chile

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic pseudo-hexagonal

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, grayish, greenish

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals imperfect hexagonal prisms; crystalline incrustations

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  5.10

Cleavage:  None

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