Svanbergite

Formula: SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Origin of name: for Lars Svanberg, Swedish mineralogist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: -3 2/m

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Unit cell: a = 6.97 Å, c = 16.60 Å

 

Colour: colourless to yellow, rose, reddish brown

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Luster: vitreous to adamantine

Habit: crystals rhombohedral or pseudocubic

Hardness: 5

Specific gravity: 3.22

Cleavage: 1; {0001} distinct

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