Formula: H(NH4)Na(PO4).4H2O
Origin of name: from Latin stercorus = dung
Crystal system: triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: colourless, white, yellowish, brownish
Diaphaneity: transparent
Luster: vitreous
Habit: crystalline masses and nodules
Hardness: 2
Specific gravity: 1.55 to 1.574
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: soluble in water
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