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Dresserite (BaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·H2O) D02377 |
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![Image: D2377.jpg](../minerals_jpg/D2377.jpg) |
![Detail: D2377Z.jpg](../minerals_jpg/D2377Z.jpg) |
Crystal system |
orthorhombic. |
Habit |
spheres of radiating fibers or blade-like crystals; observed terminations are usually pinacoid. |
Cleavage |
undetermined. |
Fracture |
undetermined. |
Hardness |
2.5 - 3 |
Specific Gravity |
2.96 |
Color |
colorless to white. |
Luster |
transparent with a vitreous to silky luster. |
Streak |
white. |
Distinguishing features |
the spherical, fibrous habit and color are characteristic. |
Uses |
of interest to scientists and collectors.
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