Formula: PbCu3TeO6(OH)2
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and khinite
Crystal system: hexagonal
Crystal class: 3
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: dark green
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: crystals hexagonal tablets and equant prisms, to 0.5 mm
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 6.69
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak: vivid green
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: dimorphous with khinite
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