Formula: Pb6As2O7Cl4
Origin of name: From Greek for unusual
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: Unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Yellow to greenish yellow, orange
Diaphaneity: Translucent
Luster: Vitreous to greasy
Habit: Cystals, tabular, small; foliated masses; thin incrustations
Hardness: 2.5 to 3
Specific gravity: 7.14
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Sometimes spelled ekdemite
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