Formula: Hg3CO3OH·2H2O
Origin of name: Named for the locality, Prospect pit near the former Clear Creek mercury mine, New Idria district, San Benito County, California, U.S.A.
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 6.76, b = 9.58, c = 10.931, β = 105.53°
Colour: Pale greenish yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Subhedral crystals, tabular
Hardness:
Specific gravity:
Cleavage: [001] good
Tenacity: Brittle
Streak: Pale greenish yellow
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