Frohbergite

Formula:  FeTe2

Origin of name:  For Max Frohberg, Canadian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  White with blue or pink tint when polished

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive, embedded grains, minute

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:  8.07

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Series with mattagamite

 

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