Tunellite

Formula: SrB6O9(OH)2.3H2O

Origin of name: for G. Tunell, American geochemist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 14.36 Å, b = 8.20 Å, c = 9.93 Å, b = 113.9°

 

Colour: colourless

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: subvitreous to pearly on {100}

Habit: crystals prismatic and tabular, to 4 cm, fine-grained nodules

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 2.40

Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {001} distinct

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