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Quetzalcoatlite

quetzalcoatlite

Cu²⁺3Zn6Te⁶⁺2O12(OH)6·(Ag,Pb,☐)Cl

Quetzalcoatlite mineral information and data

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Overview

Quetzalcoatlite is a rare tellurium oxysalt mineral with the formula Zn6Cu3(TeO6)2(OH)6 · AgxPbyClx+2y. It contains large amounts of silver- and lead(II)chloride with the formula AgxPbyClx+2y (x+y≤2). It has a Mohs hardness of 3 and it crystallizes in the trigonal system. It has a deep blue color. It was named after Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec and Toltec god of the sea, alluding to its color. It is not to be confused with tlalocite, which has a similar color and habit.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3

Scientific references

  1. Quetzalcoatlite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q409410 Link
  2. Quetzalcoatlite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quetzalcoatlite Link