Parakhinite

General Information:
 Chemical Formula:
Cu++3PbTe++++++O4(OH)6
 Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 691.48 gm)
Copper 27.57 % Cu
Tellurium 18.45 % Te
Hydrogen 0.87 % H 
Lead 29.96 % Pb
Oxygen 23.14 % O 
 Empirical Formula:
Cu3PbTeO4(OH)6
 IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
 Locality:
Emerald mine, Tombstone, Arizona, USA.
 Name Origin:
Named in allusion to its dimorphous relationship to khinite.
Physical Properties:
 Color:
dark green.
 Density:
6.5 - 6.7, Average = 6.6
 Habits:
Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction., Hexagonal - Six-sided crystal shape in cross-section or habit., Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good e xternal form.
 Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
 Streak:
green
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