Weilerite

FormulaBaAl3H(AsO4)1.5(PO4)0.5(OH)6

Origin of name: after the type locality, Weiler, near Lahr, Germany

 

Crystal system: Trigonal

Crystal class: 3 2/m

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Unit cell: a = 7.11, c = 17.38

 

Colour: White

Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent

Luster: Vitreous

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Hardness: 5

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Comments:  Redefined as arsenogorceixite

 

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