Blakeite

Formula:  Fe2(TeO3)3

Origin of name:  For William Blake, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Unknown

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Dark brown to dark reddish brown

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Dull

Habit:  Massive or microcrystalline crusts

Hardness:  >2

Specific gravity:  >3.1

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Yellowish brown

 

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