Irhtemite

Formula: Ca4MgH2(AsO4)4 . 4H2O

Origin of name:  Locality; Irhtem deposit, Morocco

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, white, pale rose

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Luster:  Silky

Habit:  Crystals; tiny spherulites

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Specific gravity:  3.09

Cleavage:  None

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