Kuzelite

Overview

Ca4Al2(OH)12(SO4)·6(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	1.99-2.02 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Kuzelite - 1.5-2.0  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	trigonal - pyramidal
Cleavage	-
Tenacity	-
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 06.04.12.01

Class: 06

Group: 06.04

Subgroup: 06.04.12 - kuzelite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
06.04.12.01	kuzelite	Ca4Al2(OH)12(SO4)·6(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 04.FL.15

Group : 04

Subgroup : FL

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
04.FL.15	kuzelite	Ca4Al2(OH)12(SO4)·6(H2O)

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