Fermorite

Formula:   (Ca,Sr)5(AsO4,PO4)3(OH)

Origin of name:   For Lewis Fermor, Geological Survey of India

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:   2/m

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Colour:  Pale pinkish white

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:   Greasy

Habit:   Massive, granular

Hardness:   5

Specific gravity:   3.52

Cleavage:   None

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Streak:   White

 

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