Nacaphite

Formula: Na2Ca(PO4)F

Origin of name: from composition

 

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: 1

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 5.3232, b = 12.2103, c = 7.0961, α = 90.002°, β = 89.998°, γ = 89.965°

 

Colour: Colourless

Diaphaneity: Transparent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: 1 mm inclusions

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.85

Cleavage: None

Tenacity: Conchoidal fracture

Streak: White

 

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