Delrioite

Formula:  CaSrV2O6(OH)2 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  For A. del Rio, Mexican mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m or 2/m

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Colour:  Pale yellow-green

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Vitreous to pearly

Habit:  Crystals fibrous acicular, intergrowths with metadelrioite in radial aggregates

Hardness:  ~ 2

Specific gravity:  3.1

Cleavage:  None

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