Sahlinite

Formula: Pb14(AsO4)2O9Cl4

Origin of name: for Carl Sahlin, Swedish iron works manager

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: m or 2/m

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Colour: yellow

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Habit: thin plates to 2 mm, in aggregates

Hardness: 2 to 3

Specific gravity: 8.0

Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect

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