Duhamelite

Formula:   Pb2Cu4Bi(VO4)4(OH)3 . 8H2O

Origin of name:   For J. Duhamel

 

Crystal system:   Orthorhombic

Crystal class:   Unknown

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Colour:  Green, yellow-green

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Habit:   Crystals free standing in barrel-shaped bundles, tiny

Hardness:   3

Specific gravity:   5.80

Cleavage:   None

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Streak:   Pale yellow

 

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Comments: discredited, shown to be variety of mottramite

 

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