Ellenbergerite

Formula:   Mg6TlAl6Si8O28(OH)10

Origin of name:   For François Ellenberger, French geologist

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:   6

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Colour:  Purple to lilac

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:   Vitreous

Habit:   Anhedral around 1 mm, rarely as hexagonal prisms to 10 mm

Hardness:   6.5

Specific gravity:   3.15

Cleavage:   None

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