Leisingite

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

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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

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Streak:  Pale yellow

 

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