Gerdtremmelite

Formula:  (Zn,Fe)(Al,Fe)2(AsO4)(OH)

Origin of name:  For Gerd Tremmel, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  Yellow-brown to dark brown

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:  Spherulitic aggregates of tabular crystals to 3 µm

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Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  White

 

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Comments:  Insoluble in HCl

 

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