Formula: BaVSi2O7
Origin of name: for Jun Suzuki, Japanese petrologist and mineralogist
Crystal system: mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m
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Colour: bright green
Diaphaneity:
Luster: vitreous
Habit: tiny flakes, aggregates
Hardness: 4 to 4.5
Specific gravity: 4.0
Cleavage: 3; {010} perfect, {100} and {001} distinct
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Streak: pale green
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