Kolarite

Formula:  PbTeCl2

Origin of name:  From locality; Kolar deposit, India

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Gray (reflected light)

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

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Habit:  Flame-like and vein-like aggregates, submicroscopic

Hardness

Specific gravity:  9.14

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Found in polished section only

 

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