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Schmiederite

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Schmiederite
General
CategorySelenate minerals
FormulaPb2Cu2(Se4+
O
3
)(Se6+
O
4
)(OH)4
IMA symbolScm[1]
Strunz classification7.BC.65
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Crystal classPrismatic (2/m)
(same H-M symbol)
Space groupP21/m
Unit cella = 9.92 Å, b = 5.71 Å
c = 9.36 Å; β = 101.86°; Z = 2
Identification
ColorPale to deep Prussian blue
Crystal habitFibrous in radial clusters; may be in crusts; powdery
LusterSubadamantine to satiny
StreakLight blue