Hemloite

Formula:  (As,Sb)2(Ti,V,Fe,Fe)12O23(OH)

Origin of name:   After locality; Hemlo, Ontario, Canada

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Black 

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Submetallic, metallic

Habit:  Euhedral to anhedral grains to 400 x 600 µm

Hardness:  6.5 to 7

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Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Black

 

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