Penobsquisite

Formula: Ca2FeCl[B9O13(OH)6].4H2O

Origin of name: after locality Penobsquis, New Brunswick, Canada

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2

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Colour: pale yellow

Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: euhedral triangular crystals to 1.5 mm wide

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.26

Cleavage: none

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Streak: white

 

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