Formula: Ca2(Mg,Co)(AsO4)2·2H2O
Origin of name: for Wendell E. Wilson (1946-), mineralogist, editor, and publisher of the Mineralogical Record
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning: on {100}, possibly also on {001}, {111} and {010}
Unit cell: a = 5.806, b = 12.912, c = 5.623, β = 107.4°
Colour: Pale to deep pink, red
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals stout prismatic
Hardness: 3 to 4
Specific gravity: 3.52
Cleavage: 1; {010} perfect
Tenacity: Uneven fracture
Streak: Light pink
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: series with roselite
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