Mineral - Souzalite
Souzalite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Phosphates
Toxicity
none
Formula
(Mg,Fe²⁺)₃(Al,Fe³⁺)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5 - 6
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
graygreenblue
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous,
Greasy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
triclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
fibrous, acicular
Formation
Sekundär aus Scorzalith, Pegmatite
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Very rare
Synonyms
Souzalite