Khinite

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

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Colour:  Dark green

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Habit:  Crystals curved, corroded or barrel-shaped

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  6.69

Cleavage:  1; {001} fair

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Streak:  Green

 

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Comments:  Dimorphous with parakhinite

 

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