Balyakinite

Formula:  CuTeO3

Origin of name:  For G.S. Balyakina, Russian professor

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Grayish green to bluish green

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Luster:

Habit:  Crystals small short prismatic; tiny intergrowths

Hardness:

Specific gravity:  5.6 to 5.64

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity:

Streak:  Pale bluish green

 

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