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Aleksite
Name
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PbBi₂Te₂S₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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7.57
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {0001}
Cleavage
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P-3m1
Space group
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Tetradymite
Structural group
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Alk · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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In polished section, very pale gray with slight greenish tint. Anisotropism: Weak. R: (400) —, (420) —
Typical colors
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Pb · Bi · Te · S
Elements
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