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Tewite
Name
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(K₁.₅   ₀.₅)(Te₁.₂₅W₀.₂₅   ₀.₅)₂W₅O₁₉
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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6.903
Specific gravity
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Light yellow to white
Streak
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Adamantine
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, {001}, and {010}
Cleavage
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Pban
Space group
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Structural group
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Tw · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Greenish yellow
Typical colors
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K · Te · W · O
Elements
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