Formula: CaFe3H(WO4)6.10H2O
Origin of name: from Greek for leaf and from tungsten
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: 222
Twinning:
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Colour: yellow
Diaphaneity: translucent
Luster: pearly
Habit: crystals tabular, to 0.25 mm, scaly, radial aggregates, crusts
Hardness: about 2
Specific gravity: 5.26
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak: yellowish
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