Hochelagaite

Formula:  (Ca,Na,Sr)Nb4O11 . 8H2O

Origin of name:   After locality; Hochelaga, Algonquian name for Montreal, Canada

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  White

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Radiating bladed crystals forming white globules 150 µm across

Hardness:  4

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Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  White

 

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