Cesbronite

Formula:  Cu5(Te O3)2(OH)6 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For F. Cesbron, French mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Green

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Habit:  Crystals elongated, small

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  4.45

Cleavage:  2; {021} good, {101} poor

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