Strontiopyrochlore

Formula: Sr2Nb2(O,OH)7

Origin of name: from strontium and pyrochlore

 

Crystal system: cubic

Crystal class: 4/m -3 2/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 10.53

 

Colour: pale yellow, some white to bluish gray on cleavage planes

Diaphaneity: translucent to opaque

Luster: Vitreous-resinous

Habit: octahedral crystals to 0.5 mm

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity: 3.80

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

Streak: White

 

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Comments: Sr analogue of pyrochlore

 

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