General Information:
Chemical Formula:
H3Fe+++2(Te++++O3)4Cl
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 850.55 gm)
Iron 13.13 % Fe
Tellurium 60.01 % Te
Hydrogen 0.12 % H
Chlorine 4.17 % Cl
Oxygen 22.57 % O
Empirical Formula:
HFe3+2(TeO3)4Cl
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1968
Locality:
Rodalquilar gold deposit, Almeria, Spain.
Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Good
Color:
grass green or emerald green.
Density:
5.05 - 5.15, Average = 5.09
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Encrustations - Forms crust-like aggregates on matrix.,
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Greasy (Oily)
Streak:
light green
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