Magbasite

Formula:  KBa(Al,Sc)(Mg,Fe)6Si6O20F2

Origin of name:  Combination of symbols for elements

 

Crystal system:  Unknown

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Colourless or rose-violet

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Fan-shaped acicular and felt-like groups

Hardness:  ~ 5

Specific gravity:  3.41

Cleavage:  None

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