Batagayite

Overview

CaZn2(Zn,Cu)6(PO4)4(PO3OH)3·12(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.9 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Batagayite - 3  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	turquoise blue
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - sphenoidal
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	brittle
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous

Similar Minerals

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