Perhamite

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Perhamite

Perhamite

Ca₃Al₇.₇Si₃P₄O₂₃.₅(OH)₁₄.₁ · 8H₂O

Calcium aluminum silico-phosphate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₃Al₇.₇Si₃P₄O₂₃.₅(OH)₁₄.₁ · 8H₂O
Group
Phosphates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Colorless
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
8.DO.20
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Phm
Locality
🇺🇸 Newry
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Frank Croydon Perham

Source: Wikidata

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