Formula: ZnAs2O4
Origin of name: For L. Teixeira-Leite, Portugese mineralogist, working in S.A.
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 17.65 Ǻ, b = 5.02 Ǻ, c = 4.55 Ǻ, β = 91.0°
Colour: Colourless to brown
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Pearly on cleavage
Habit: Cleavable masses
Hardness: 1.5 to 2
Specific gravity: 4.31
Cleavage: 1; {100} perfect, lamellar
Tenacity:
Streak:
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