Choloalite

Formula:  PbCu(TeO3)2 . H2O

Origin of name:  From Nahua (Mexican Indian) "choloa",  for elusive, in allusion to the fact that the mineral escaped detection in the mine for many years.

 

Crystal system:  Cubic (Isometric)

Crystal class:  Unknown

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 12.519

 

Colour:  Green

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:  Crystals octahedral, small

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  6.4

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity: Brittle

Streak: Green

 

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