Sheldrickite

FormulaNaCa3(CO3)2F3·H2O

Origin of name: Named for George M. Sheldrick, creator of the SHELX software, widely used for the refinement of crystal structures.

 

Crystal system: Trigonal

Crystal class: 3

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Unit cell: a = 6.718, c = 15.05

 

Colour: Colourless, white

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous

Habit: Blocky, aggregates

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 2.86

Cleavage: [001] good

Tenacity: Brittle

Streak: White

 

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