Deloryite

Formula:  Cu4(UO2)(MoO4)2(OH)6

Origin of name:  For Jean-Claude Delory, French mineral collector

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2 or m or 2.m

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Colour:  Dark green to black

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to nearly opaque

Luster:  Vitreous to greasy

Habit:  Tabular crystals to 3 mm in rosettes to 6 mm

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  4.9

Cleavage:  3; Perfect {010}, {100}; {001} good

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Streak:  Green

 

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