Francisite

Formula:  Cu3Bi(SeO3)2O2Cl

Origin of name:  For Glyn Francis, Australian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Bright green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Bladed crystals to 0.25 mm long

Hardness:  3 to 4

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Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale green

 

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