Dittmarite

Formula:  (NH4)Mg(PO4) . H2O

Origin of name:   For William Dittmar, Scottish chemist

 

Crystal system:   Orthorhombic

Crystal class:   mm2

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Colour:   Colourless

Diaphaneity: Transparent

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Habit:   Crystals minute

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Specific gravity:   2.19

Cleavage:   None

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