Duftite

Formula:   PbCu(AsO4)(OH)

Origin of name:   For G. Duft, Tsumeb, S. A.

 

Crystal system:   Orthorhombic

Crystal class:   222

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 7.61 Å, b = 9.19 Å, c = 6.08 Å

 

Colour:  Apple-green to olive-green to grayish green

Diaphaneity:

Luster:   Vitreous to dull

Habit:   Crystals rough, rounded, minute; crusts and aggregates

Hardness:   3

Specific gravity:   6.40

Cleavage:   None

Tenacity: 

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Synonyms/varieties:   Alpha-duftite, arsentsumebite

 

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