Maricopaite

Formula:  Pb7Ca2Al12Si36O100 . 32H2O

Origin of name:  After locality; Maricopa County, Arizona

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  White

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Silky to vitreous

Habit:  Acicular, mostly subhedral in sprays

Hardness:  1

Specific gravity:  2.94

Cleavage:  1; {010} imperfect

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