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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