Hectorfloresite

Formula:  Na9(IO3)(SO4)4

Origin of name:   For Hector Flores, Chilean geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Pseudohexagonal  prismatic crystals consisting of multiple prismatic twins to 1.5 mm long

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  2.8

Cleavage:  None

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