Petscheckite

Formula: UFe(Nb,Ta)2O8

Origin of name: for E. Petsch

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: -3 2/m

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Colour: black

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: crystals to 4 cm

Hardness: 5

Specific gravity: 5.5

Cleavage: none

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Streak: brown-black

 

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Comments: metamict

 

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