Mathewrogersite

Formula:  Pb7(Fe,Cu)Al3GeSi12O36(OH,H2O)6

Origin of name:  For Mathew Rogers, prospector at Tsumeb

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3

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Colour:  White to pale greenish-yellow

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Crystals to 0.3 mm and radiating aggregates to 1 mm, scales, blades

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  4.7

Cleavage:  1; {0001} perfect

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Streak:  White

 

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Comments:  Soluble in HNO3

 

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