Formula: PbCu3TeO4(OH)6
Origin of name: For BaSaw Khin, mineralogist who discovered mineral
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Dark green
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Crystals curved, corroded or barrel-shaped
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 6.69
Cleavage: 1; {001} fair
Tenacity:
Streak: Green
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with parakhinite
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