General information:
Name Beaverite
English name Bobierrite
Chem. formula:
Mg3(PO4)2 8H2O
Syngony: Monoclinic
Origin of name:
In honor of P.A. Bobier (Pierre Adolphe Bobierre. 1823-1881), French soil chemist who first described the mineral
Basic physical properties:
Color White, Colorless, Blue
Dash color White
Glitter Glass, Mother-of-Pearl
Transparency Transparent
Cleavage Perfect
Mohs hardness 2-2.5
Density, g/cm³ 2.195
Morphology
The crystals are elongated, acicular or fibrous, often forming