Walfordite

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Walfordite

Walfordite

(Fe³⁺,Te₆+)Te₄+₃O₈

Tellurite mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Fe³⁺,Te₆+)Te₄+₃O₈
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
—
Luster
—
Streak
Amber
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Ia-3
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
4.JK.05
Dana classification
34.5.2.2
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wfd
Locality
🇨🇱 Tambo mine
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Phillip Walford

Source: Wikidata

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