Mcauslanite

Formula:  HFe3Al2(PO4)4F . 18H2O

Origin of name:  For D. McAuslan

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  1 or -1

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Colour:  Yellowish white

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Vitreous, silky

Habit:  Radiating bladed and fibrous crystals to 1 mm long forming clusters to 4 mm across

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  2.22

Cleavage:  1; Parallel to {001} good

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