Schairerite

Formula: Na21(SO4)7F6Cl

Origin of name: for John Schairer, American chemist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 3m

Twinning: common on {0001}

Unit cell: a = 12.17 Å, c = 19.29 Å

 

Colour: colourless

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals trigonal habit, minute

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 2.62

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