Balyakinite

balyakinite

Cu²⁺(Te⁴⁺O3)

Balyakinite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source

Overview

Balyakinite is a mineral species (tellurite mineral). It crystallises in the orthorhombic system. Mohs hardness about 3. Nickel–Strunz class: 4.JK.15.

Identification characteristics

Mohs hardness 3

Scientific references

Balyakinite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3633600 Link

Physical properties

Chemical formula: Cu²⁺(Te⁴⁺O3)
IMA status: approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
Mineral class: 4.JK.15
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Mohs hardness: 3

Image credits

Balyakinite: Mineral information, data and localities. — via www.mindat.org · Source
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