Olsacherite

Formula: Pb2(SeO4)(SO4)

Origin of name: for Juan Olsacher, Argentine mineralogist

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 222

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Colour: colourless

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: crystals elongated, 0.1 to 0.5 mm

Hardness: 3 to 3.5

Specific gravity: 6.55

Cleavage: 2; {101} good, {010} fair

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Streak: colourless

 

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