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Name
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AgₓPb₄₀₋₂ₓAs₄₈₊ₓS₁₁₂ (3 < x < 4)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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5.23
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Sartorite
Structural group
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Aliv · Approved
IMA
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2016
Named in
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Dark gray, white in reflected light with red internal reflections on thin edges or grain boundaries
Typical colors
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Ag · Pb · As · S
Elements
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