Alforsite

Properties

Formula Ba5(PO4)3Cl
Abbreviation Afr
Classifications Apatite (group), Minerals containing PO4
Luminescence emitter Yb
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1980-039)
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Crystal symmetry Hexagonal, Point group 6/m, Space group P63/m (#176)
Tags Mineral, Phosphate , Orthophosphate

Composition

Element Atoms
O 12
Cl 1
Ba 5
P 3
Total: 21