Minamiite

Formula:  (Na,Ca,K)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6

Origin of name:  For A. E. Minami, Japanese geochemist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -3 2/m

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Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  2.81

Cleavage:  None

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