Cuzticite

Formula:  Fe2TeO6 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  From the Nahua word custic - yellow

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Yellow to brown

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Habit:  Crusts, scaly structure

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  3.9

Cleavage:  None

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