IMA mineral species

Emmonsite

Fe³⁺₂(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃·2H₂O

Tellurite mineral.

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Emmonsite specimen
Emmonsite-155152.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness5
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

Chemical formulaFe³⁺₂(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃·2H₂O
ElementsFe, Te, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolEms
Nickel–Strunz class4.JM.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Tombstone, United States

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.