LithoCat

MineralKleinite
FormulaHg2N(Cl,SO4) ยท nH2O
Crystal FormHexagonal/Dihexagonal Dipyramidal [6/m 2/m 2/m]
CleavageDistinct/Good On {0001}, Imperfect on {10_10}
ColorLight to Canary-yellow, Orange; darkens in light
Density7.9 – 7.9 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent, Translucent
FractureBrittle
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreAdamantine, Greasy
StreakYellow
Type Loc.Terlingua District, Brewster Co., TX, USA
Dana 8 Class10.4.3.1
Strunz Class3/D.06-70
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ID431