Formula: Mg12(PO3OH,CO3)(PO4)5(OH,O)6
Origin of name: For Olaf Holtedahl, Norwegian geologist
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 3m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Irregular patches
Hardness: 4.5 to 5
Specific gravity: 2.94
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with althausite
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