Alforsite [ Ba5(PO4)3Cl ]
Material 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 |