Cesanite

Formula: Na₃Ca₂(SO₄)₃(OH)

Origin of name: From locality; Cesano well, Latium, Italy

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Crystal class: 6/m

Colour: Colourless

Diaphaneity:

Habit: Granular

Hardness: 2 to 3

Specific gravity: 2.79

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Comments: Structural relation to apatite group

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