Fairbankite

Formula:   PbTeO3

Origin of name:   For Nathaniel K. Fairbank, American developer

 

Crystal system:   Triclinic

Crystal class:   -1

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Colour:  Colourless

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:   Adamantine to resinous

Habit:   Crystals forming thin crusts

Hardness:   2

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Cleavage:   None

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Comments:   Dimorphous with plumbotellurite

 

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