Colquiriite

Formula:  CaLiAlF6

Origin of name:  After locality; Colquiri mine, Colquiri, Bolivia

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Anhedral grains

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.94

Cleavage:  None

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