Szenicsite

Formula: Cu3(MoO4)(OH)4

Origin of name: for T. and M. Szenics, American-Chilean mineral collectors

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: dark green

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Luster: adamantine

Habit: bladed crystals to 0.1 by 1 by 3 cm in radial groups, fracture fillings

Hardness: 3.5 to 4

Specific gravity: 4.30

Cleavage: none

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