Formula: Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 . 5H2O
Origin of name: Locality; Dypingdal, Snarum, Norway
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Pearly
Habit: Globular, tiny aggregates
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 2.15
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Fluoresces light blue and phosphoresces yellow-green
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