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Dresserite (BaAl2(CO3)2(OH)4·H2O) D02377A.02 |
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| 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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