Samuelsonite

Formula: (Ca,Ba)Ca8(Fe,Mn)4Al2(PO4)10(OH)2

Origin of name: for P. Samuelson, American prospector

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: colourless

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Luster: subadamantine

Habit: crystals elongated and striated, to 1 mm

Hardness: 5

Specific gravity: 3.353

Cleavage: 1; {001} fair

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