Dietzeite

Formula:  Ca2(IO3)2(CrO4) . H2O

Origin of name:   For August Dietze, chemist

 

Crystal system:   Monclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

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Colour:   Yellow, deep golden yellow

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Habit:   Crystals tabular, elongated, minute; columnar; fibrous crusts

Hardness:   3.5

Specific gravity:   3.62

Cleavage:   1; {100} imperfect

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