Tarbuttite | |
Chemical Formula |
Zn2(PO4)(OH) |
Species |
Phosphates |
Crystal System |
Triclinic |
Mohs Scale |
3 |
Specific Gravity |
4.2 |
Color |
White, colorless, yellow, red, green, or brown |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous, Pearly |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.660 n = 1.705 n = 1.713 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
PerfectOn , perfect. |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven |
Crystal Habit:Crystals equant to short prismatic. Commonly found as sheaf-like aggregates or as crusts. Individual crystals commonly rounded and deeply striated. |