Wattersite

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Wattersite

Wattersite

(Hg+₂)₂Hg²⁺(CrO₄)O₂

Chromate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Hg+₂)₂Hg²⁺(CrO₄)O₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Brown
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
C2/c
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
7.FB.15
Dana classification
35.4.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wte
Locality
🇺🇸 Clear Creek claim
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Lu Watters

Source: Wikidata

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