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The chemical formula of mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is indicated by Na2Mg5(PO4)4•7(H2O). This mineral is usually found in voids found in veins of vuggy dolomite carbonatite. Bakhchisaraitsevite is most commonly found at the Carbonatite complex of the kovdod massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Bakhchisaraitsevite was named for crystallographer Alexander Yu. Bakhchisaraitsev (1947-1998). Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is known to crystallize in the monoclinic system of crystal formation. In optical mineralogy, the monoclinic system of crystal formation comprises crystals having three axes of unequal lengths. Two of which are usually found in a position that is oblique or not perpendicular to one another. However, both of which are commonly found perpendicular to the third axis.

            Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is commonly found showing perfect cleavage in one direction when viewed closely with the aid of petrographic polarizing light microscope used in the field of optical mineralogy. Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is commonly found colorless, yellowish white or greenish white in hand sample. The specific gravity measure of the mineral is usually found 2.5 grams per cubic centimeters. Most crystals of mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is usually found transparent in appearance. Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is also most commonly found showing brittle fracture when viewed closely with the aid of polarized microscope for mineralogists. This is generally displayed by glasses and most non-metalic minerals. The crystal habit of mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite as described in the field of optical mineralogy usually includes aggregates which are made of numerous individual crystals oc clusters. The hardness measure of the mineral when it is evaluated using the Mohs scale method is usually found ranging from 2 to 2.5. It is usually found exhibiting vitreous or glassy luster when viewed in reflected light of polarizing microscope for mineralogists. Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is usually found leaving a white streak when rubbed on a white porcelain streak plate. Mineral Bakhchisaraitsevite is most commonly found showing biaxial positive figure when evaluated between crossed nicols of polarized microscope used in the field of optical mineralogy. It is also commonly found showing 0.0050 birefringence. Bakhchisaraitsevite is a non-radioactive mineral.



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