Formula: CaO
Origin of name: From Latin limus = mud
Crystal system: Cubic
Crystal class: 4/m -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: White
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Massive
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 3.35
Cleavage: 2; {001} perfect, {011} parting
Tenacity:
Streak:
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Comments:
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