Graemite

Formula:  CuTeO3 . H2O

Origin of name:   For Richard Graeme, American mining engineer

 

Crystal system:   Orthorhombic

Crystal class:   2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Blue-green

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Habit:  Crystals to 8 mm

Hardness:  3 to 3.5

Specific gravity:   4.13

Cleavage:  2; {010} good, {100} parting

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