Denningite

Formula:  (Mn,Zn)Te2O5

Origin of name:  For R. Denning, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  4/m

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Colour:  Colourless to pale green

Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:  Crystals euhedral thin octagonal plates, small

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  5.05

Cleavage:  1; {001} perfect

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