Properties
| Chemical formula | TeO₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Te, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 1 |
| Density | 5.6 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ptlr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DE.25 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 1: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Moctezuma mine, Mexico
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Paratellurite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q412658 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
1–2
Tetragonal
Soft, Scratches Easily