Legrandite

Formula:  Zn2(AsO4)(OH) . H2O

Origin of name:  For Mr. LeGrand, Belgian mine engineer

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 12.80 Ǻ, b = 7.94 Ǻ, c = 10.22 Ǻ, β = 104.2°

 

Colour:  Colourless to wax-yellow

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals long prismatic, often in aggregates of sprays or fans

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  3.98

Cleavage:  1; {100} fair to poor

Tenacity:  Uneven; brittle

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