Fingerite

Formula:  Cu11(VO4)6O2

Origin of name:   For Larry W. Finger, American geophysicist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Plate-like and equant crystals, anhedral to subhedral, submicroscopic to 150µm

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Specific gravity:  4.78

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Dark reddish brown

 

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