Curetonite

Formula:  Ba4Al3Ti(PO4)4(O,OH)6

Origin of name:  For Forrest and Barbara Cureton, American mineral dealers

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Bright yellow-green, nickel green

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Habit:  Crystals small

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  4.42

Cleavage:  2; {011} good, {010} parting

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Streak:  White

 

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