Magnolite

Formula:  Hg2TeO3

Origin of name:  From locality; Magnolia district, Colorado, U.S.

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Colourless, light yellow-green

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:  Radiating tufts of acicular needles to 0.5 mm long, parallel to subparallel bladed crystals in masses

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Cleavage:  2; Perfect along elongation and good normal to elongation

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