Fukalite

Formula:  Ca4Si2O6(CO3)(OH,F)2

Origin of name:  Locality; Fuka, Japan

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  White to pale brown

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Habit:  Crystals flaky, microscopic

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  2.77

Cleavage:  None

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