Monsmedite

Formula:  H8K2Tl2(SO4)8 . 11H2O

Origin of name:  From Latin name for locality; Mons Medius - Baia Sprie, Romania

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Dark green to black

Diaphaneity:  Nearly opaque in large crystals

Luster:  Pitchy

Habit:  Cubes

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  3.00

Cleavage:  1; Cubic, rarely octahedral

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