Dugganite

Formula:   Pb3(Zn,Cu)3(TeO6)(As O4)(OH)3

Origin of name:   For Marjorie Duggan, analytical chemist

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:   6/m 2/m 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 8.472 Å, c = 5.208 Å    

 

Colour:  Colourless to green

Diaphaneity:

Luster:   Adamantine

Habit:   Crystals stubby prismatic, slightly curved, tiny

Hardness:   3

Specific gravity:   6.33

Cleavage:   1; {11-20} poor

Tenacity:   Exceedingly brittle

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Comments:   Green colour from inclusions and increasing copper content

 

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