Krauskopfite

Formula:  BaSi2O4(OH)2 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Konrad Krauskop, American geochemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  White to colourless

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Luster:  Subvitreous, pearly on cleavage

Habit:  Equant to short prismatic grains

Hardness:  ~ 4

Specific gravity:  3.14

Cleavage:  3; {010} and {001} perfect, third direction poor

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Streak:  White

 

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