Hinsdalite

Formula:  (Pb,Sr)Al3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Origin of name:  Locality; Hinsdale Co., Colorado

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Unit cell: a = 6.97 Ǻ, c = 16.8 Ǻ

 

Colour:  Nearly colourless, with yellowish or greenish tint

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals pseudocubic, rhombohedral, or tabular; massive, granular

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  3.65

Cleavage:  1; {0001} perfect

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