Pinalite

Formula: Pb3WO5Cl2

Origin of name: after locality Pina County, Arizona, USA

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: yellow, orangish

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: adamantine

Habit: rare acicular blades  crystals 0.03 by 0.01 by 0.2 mm, isolated crystals and divergent sprays

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Cleavage: none

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