Jamesite

Formula: Pb2Zn2Fe5(AsO4)5O4

Origin of name:  For Christopher James, mining engineer in Namibia

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  1 or -1

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Colour:  Reddish-brown

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Luster:  Subadamantine

Habit:  Crystals tabular, elongated along a-axis

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  5.10

Cleavage:  None

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