met abranchial

[Pref. meta-, and Eng. IMG:content-1143.png:[blocks in formation] brushite.] Min.: A monoclinic mineral found in crystals in the guano and altered coral rock in the island of Sombrero, Le er Antilles. Cleavage, clinodiagonal, perfect; hardne , 2.5-3; specific gravity, 2-2882-362; luster, feeble, but on cleavage face pearly; color, pale-yellow; translucent to transparent. Composition: Phosphoric acid, 41.90; lime, 35-42; water, 20.68=100.