Kalistrontite

Formula:  K2Sr(SO4)2

Origin of name:  From composition

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals elongated on the prism; tabular, flattened, hexagonal

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  3.20

Cleavage:  1; {0001} perfect

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