Peisleyite

Formula: Na3Al16(SO4)2(PO4)10(OH)17.20H2O

Origin of name: for Vincent Peisley (1941-), Australian discoverer of mineral

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: unknown

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 13.31, b = 12.62, c = 23.14, β = 110°

 

Colour: white

Diaphaneity: 

Luster: Earthy, dull

Habit: massive, chalky

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.11

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

Streak: White

 

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