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Emmonsite
Name
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Fe³⁺₂(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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4.52–4.55
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {010}; good on {100} and {001}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Ems · Grandfathered
IMA
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1885
Named in
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Yellowish green; pale yellow-green in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Fe · Te · O · H
Elements
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