Quetzalcoatlite

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Quetzalcoatlite

Cu²⁺₃Zn₆Te⁶⁺₂O₁₂(OH)₆·(Ag,Pb,☐)Cl

Hydroxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu²⁺₃Zn₆Te⁶⁺₂O₁₂(OH)₆·(Ag,Pb,☐)Cl
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Blue
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-3m1
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.FE.45
Dana classification
34.6.3.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Qzl
Locality
🇲🇽 Oriental mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Quetzalcoatl

Source: Wikidata

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