Eztlite

Formula:   Pb2Fe6(TeO3)3(TeO6)(OH)10 . 8H2O

Origin of name:   From Nahua eztli = blood

 

Crystal system:   Monoclinic

Crystal class:   Unknown

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Colour:  Brilliant red, blood red

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Habit:   Paper-thin sparkling crusts

Hardness:   3

Specific gravity:   4.5

Cleavage:   1; {001} good

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Streak:   Orange

 

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