Hsianghualite

Formula:  Ca3Li2Be2(SiO4)3F2

Origin of name:   From Chinese for fragrant flower

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  23

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Colour:  White

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals trisoctahedral or dodecahedral; granular masses

Hardness:  6.5

Specific gravity:  2.97 to 3.0

Cleavage:  None

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