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Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Phosphates
Toxicity
none
Formula
CaZn₂(PO₄)₂ · 2H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
3 - 3.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
whitegraycolorless
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
acicular, tabular
Formation
Oxidationszone von Zink-Lagerstätten
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Very rare
Synonyms
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