Formula: Al2[C6(COO)6] . 16H2O
Origin of name: From Greek for honey
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
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Colour: Golden brown or brownish, reddish, yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous to resinous
Habit: Crystals prismatic or pyramidal, small, rare; massive, fine granular; nodular; coatings
Hardness: 2 to 2.5
Specific gravity: 1.64
Cleavage: 1; {011} indistinct
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