Formula: (UO2)TeO3
Origin of name: for E. Schmitter Villada, Mexican mineralogist
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: mm2
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Colour: colourless to light yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster: pearly
Habit: crystals blade-like, elongated on a-axis, micaceous rosettes, to 1 mm
Hardness: about 1
Specific gravity: 6.878
Cleavage: 1; {100}
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