Mackayite

Formula:  FeTe2O5(OH)

Origin of name:  For John Mackay, Irish - American mine operator

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  4/m

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 11.70 Å, c = 14.99 Å

 

Colour:  Yellowish green to brownish green

Diaphaneity: 

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals pyramidal to short prismatic

Hardness:  4.5

Specific gravity:  4.86

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity:  Conchoidal; brittle

Streak:  Pale green

 

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