Holtedahlite

Formula:  Mg12(PO3OH,CO3)(PO4)5(OH,O)6

Origin of name:  For Olaf Holtedahl, Norwegian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3m

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Colour:  Colourless

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Irregular patches

Hardness:  4.5 to 5

Specific gravity:  2.94

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Dimorphous with althausite

 

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