Changbaiite

Formula:  PbNb2O6

Origin of name:  From locality; Changbai Mtn., China

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3/m

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Colour:  Colourless, cream white, pale brown, yellow-brown, pale yellow-green

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Luster:  Adamantine to pearly

Habit:  Crystals small, tabular; as spherules

Hardness:  ~5.5

Specific gravity:  6.48

Cleavage:  2; {0001} perfect, {10-11} distinct

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Streak:  White

 

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