Hallimondite

Formula:  Pb2(UO2)(AsO4)2

Origin of name:   For A. Hallimond, British mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Yellow

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Subadamantine

Habit:  Crystals tabular, elongated parallel to the c-axis, microscopic

Hardness:  2.5 to3

Specific gravity:  6.39

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Pale yellow

 

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