LithoCat

MineralSampleite
FormulaNaCaCu5(PO4)4Cl • 5(H2O)
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
Cleavage[010] Perfect, [100] Good, [001] Good
ColorBluish green, Light blue
Density3.2 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent
Hardness4.0
LustrePearly
StreakBluish white
Type Loc.Calama, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Dana 8 Class42.9.4.1
Strunz ClassVII/D.25-10
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