Formula: Cu(Mg,Cu,Fe,Zn)2TeO6 . 6H2O
Origin of name: For Joseph F. Leising, American geologist and collector
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 3
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Pale yellow to orange yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: As thin plates that average <0.1 mm or foliated masses in quartz
Hardness: 3 to 4
Specific gravity: 3.41
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak: Pale yellow
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