General Information:
Chemical Formula:H3Fe+++2(Te++++O3)4Cl
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 850.55 gm)Iron 13.13 %
FeTellurium 60.01 %
TeHydrogen 0.12 %
H Chlorine 4.17 %
ClOxygen 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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