Waylandite

Formula: (Bi,Ca)Al3(PO4,SiO4)2(OH)6

Origin of name: for Edward James Wayland, director of the Uganda Geological Survey.

 

Crystal system: Trigonal

Crystal class: 3 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 6.9834, c = 16.175

 

Colour: White, light brown

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous to dull

Habit: massive, fine-grained or compact

Hardness: 4 to 5

Specific gravity: 3.86

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: Uneven

Streak: White

 

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