Ecdemite

Formula:   Pb6As2O7Cl4

Origin of name:   From Greek for unusual

 

Crystal system:   Tetragonal

Crystal class:   Unknown

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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

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Comments:   Sometimes spelled ekdemite

 

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