Machatschkiite

Formula:  (Ca,Na)6(AsO4)(AsO3OH)3(PO4,SO4) . 15H2O

Origin of name:  For Felix Mchatschki, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3m

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

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Habit:  Crystals rhombohedral

Hardness:   2 to 3

Specific gravity:  2.50

Cleavage:  None

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