Kombatite

Formula:  Pb14(VO4)2O9Cl4

Origin of name:  From locality; Kombat mine, Namibia

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Bright yellow

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Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:  Anhedral grains to 0.2 mm

Hardness:  2 to 3

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Cleavage:  1; {010} perfect

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Streak:  Light yellow

 

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