Trolleite

Formula: Al4(PO4)3(OH)3

Origin of name: for Hans Trolle-Wachtmeister, Swedish chemist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: pale green, pale blue

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Luster: vitreous

Habit: massive, lamellar

Hardness: about 8.5

Specific gravity: 3.09

Cleavage: 2; indistinct

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