Harkerite

Formula:  Ca24Mg8Al2(SiO4)8(BO3)6(CO3)10 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For A. Harker, British petrologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Colourless

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals octahedral

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Specific gravity:  2.96

Cleavage:  None

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