Gallobeudantite

Formula:  PbGa3[(AsO4),(SO4)]2(OH)2

Origin of name:  From gallium and beudantite

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3m

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Colour:  Pale yellow, greenish, cream

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  As zones up to 200 µm

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  4.61

Cleavage:  1; {001} possible

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Streak:  White to pale yellow

 

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Comments:  Ga analogue of beudantite

 

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