Freedite

Formula:  Pb8Cu(AsO3)2O3Cl5

Origin of name:   For Robert L. Freed, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Greenish yellow

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Luster:  Greasy, vitreous

Habit:  Aggregates with slightly radial structure

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  7.0

Cleavage:  1; {100} perfect

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Streak:  Yellow

 

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