Richellite

Formula: Ca3Fe10(PO4)8(OH,F)12.nH2O

Origin of name: after loclity Richelle, Liege, Belgium

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4

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Colour: yellowish to reddish brown

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Luster: greasy to horn-like

Habit: massive, compact or foliated, globular, radial fibrous structure

Hardness: 2 to 3

Specific gravity: about 2.0

Cleavage: none

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