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Durdenite

Emmonsite is one of the few minerals which contain tellurium.

Chemical Formula: H₂Fe₂O₁₀Te₃

Other names: Emmonsite, Hydrated Iron Tellurite, Diiron(III) Tris(trioxotellurate(IV)) Hydrate

Layman's explanation: Emmonsite was discovered in 1885 by geologist Samuel Franklin Emmons. Often called durdenite, emmonsite is one of only a few tellurium minerals. It forms bright yellow-green crystals and is often used as a micro mounted specimen.

Keywords: Samuewl Franklin Emmons, durdenite, 1885, Mineral

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