Alforsite

Alforsite is a mineral, Ba₅Cl(PO₄)₃, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen. It was discovered in 1981, and named to honor geologist John T. Alfors (1930-2005) of the [http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/index.htm California Geological Survey] (formerly [http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/AboutUs/aboutUs_CGS.htm California Division of Mines and Geology)] for his work in the area where it was discovered.

Alforsite is a hexagonal colorless crystal in the chemical class phosphates and the group apatite. It is found in certain parts of central California, primarily Fresno, Mariposa, and Tulare Counties. It has also been found in Baja California, Mexico.

Properties

ee also

*List of minerals
*List of minerals named after people

External links

* [http://webmineral.com/data/Alforsite.shtml Webmineral]
* [http://www.mindat.org/min-112.html Mindat]
* [http://euromin.w3sites.net/mineraux/ALFORSITE.html Euromin]
* [http://www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/index.htm California Geological Survey]
* [http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/cgs_history/jalfors/JohnAlfors.htm John T. Alfors obituary (CGS)]