Bellingerite

Formula:  Cu3(IO3)6 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Herman Bellinger, Chilean metallurgist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Light green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals prismatic, tiny and isolated; veinlets

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  4.89

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale green

 

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