LithoCat

MineralSynchysite-(Y)
FormulaCaY(CO3)2F  
Crystal FormHexagonal/Ditrigonal Dipyramidal [6m2]
ColorWhite, Reddish-brown, Greyish-yellow, Dull yellow
DiaphaneityTranslucent
FractureSplintery, Sub-conchoidal, Parting on {0001}, Brittle
Hardness6.0 - 6.5
LustreSub-adamantine, Vitreous, Greasy
StreakLight brown
Type Loc.Scrub Oak Mine, Mine Hill Borough, Morris Co., NJ, USA
Dana 8 Class16a.1.3.2
Strunz Class5/C.07-100
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