Formula: Ca(IO3)2
Origin of name: From locality; Oficina Lautaro, Antofagasta Prov., Chile
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless, yellowish
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster:
Habit: Crystals short prismatic, striated and rounded on elongation; radial aggregates
Hardness: 3.5 to 4
Specific gravity: 4.52
Cleavage: 3; {011} good, {100} and {110} trace
Tenacity:
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