Cesbronite

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What is Cesbronite?

Cesbronite is a copper-tellurium oxysalt mineral with the chemical formula Cu3TeO4(OH)4 (IMA 17-C). It is colored green and its crystals are orthorhombic dipyramidal. Cesbronite is rated 3 on the Mohs Scale. It is named after Fabien Cesbron (born 1938), a French mineralogist.

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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Hardness (Mohs)
3

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
Cu2+3Te6+O4(OH)4 Formula redefined 2017 (IMA 17-C).
Elements
Cu, H, O, Te
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