Yecoraite

Formula: Bi6Fe3(TeO3)(TeO4)2O9.9H2O

Origin of name: from locality Yecora, Mexico

 

Crystal system: Tetragonal

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: Orange to yellow

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Luster: Pitchy or resinous

Habit: Cryptocrystalline

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 5.59

Cleavage: None

Tenacity: Brittle

Streak: Yellow

 

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