Formula: C20H34
Origin of name: For the type locality, Hart, Gloggnitz, Lower Austria, Austria
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal class: 1
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 11.407, b = 20.952, c = 7.406, α = 93.941°, β = 100.75°, γ = 80.499°
Colour: Colourless, yellow, white
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Waxy to vitreous
Habit: Complex flattened to needlelike crystals to 8 mm (26 forms noted), lamellar to coarse crystalline masses or coatings
Hardness: 1
Specific gravity: 1.036-1.06
Cleavage: 1 Good
Tenacity: Waxy
Streak: White
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: A diterpene hydrocarbon
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