IMA mineral species

Tlapallite

(Ca,Pb)₃CaCu₆[Te₄+₃Te₆+O₁₂]₂(Te₄+O₃)₂(SO₄)₂·3H₂O

Te(IV) & Te(VI) oxysalt-sulfate complex mineral.

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Tlapallite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formula(Ca,Pb)₃CaCu₆[Te₄+₃Te₆+O₁₂]₂(Te₄+O₃)₂(SO₄)₂·3H₂O
ElementsCa, Pb, Cu, Te, O, S, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolTpl
Nickel–Strunz class4.JL.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Oriental mine, Mexico

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