Dussertite

Formula:   BaFe3(AsO4)2(OH)5

Origin of name:   For D. Dussert, French mining engineer

 

Crystal system:   Trigonal

Crystal class:   3m

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Unit cell: a = 7.4244, c = 17.494

 

Colour:  Green to yellowish green

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous-resinous

Habit:   Crystals flattened, minute, in crusts or rosettes

Hardness:   3.5

Specific gravity:   3.75

Cleavage:   None

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