Embreyite

Formula:   Pb5(CrO4)2(PO4)2 . H2O

Origin of name:   For Peter Embrey English mineralogist

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 9.76 Ǻ, b = 5.64 Ǻ, c = 7.14 Ǻ, β = 103.1°

 

Colour:  Orange

Diaphaneity:

Luster:   Dull to resinous

Habit:   Crystals tabular, minute in drusy crusts

Hardness:   3.5

Specific gravity:   6.45

Cleavage:   None

Tenacity:   Irregular; brittle

Streak:   Yellow

 

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