Formula: BaTa4O10(OH)2.2H2O
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and bariomicrolite
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal class: -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: white to pale pink
Diaphaneity: translucent
Luster: vitreous to pearly
Habit: crystals from 0.01 to 0.1 mm
Hardness: 4
Specific gravity: 5.97
Cleavage: 2; {0001} and {10-10} good
Tenacity:
Streak: white
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