Franzinite

Formula:  (Na,Ca)7(Si,Al)12O24(SO4,CO3,OH,Cl)3  . H2O

Origin of name:  For M. Franzini, Italian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  32 or 3m or -3 2/m

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Colour:  Pearly white

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to opaque

Luster:  Pearly

Habit:  Crystals stubby prismatic

Hardness:  5

Specific gravity:  2.49

Cleavage:  None

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