Macquartite

Formula:  Pb3Cu(CrO4)SiO3(OH)4 . 2H2O

Origin of name:  For Louis Macquart, French chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Orange

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Habit:  Crystals euhedral, to 1 mm

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  5.49

Cleavage:  1; {100} good

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Streak:  Pale orange

 

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