Parafransoletite

Formula: Ca₃Be₂(PO₄)₂(PO₃OH)₂.4H₂O

Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and fransoletite

Crystal system: triclinic

Crystal class: -1

Twinning: 

Unit cell: 

Colour: colourless to white

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals spear-shaped blades to 0.04 by 0.1 by 0.4 mm, sheaf- and bow-like aggregates, compact radial sprays to 2 mm

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 2.541

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

Streak: 

Synonyms/varieties:

Comments: dimorphous with fransoletite