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Name
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Pb₁₂(As₁₀Sb₆)S₃₆
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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Mohs hardness
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5.601
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic. Anisotropism: Distinct to strong in grayish to bluish tints. Bireflectance: Distinct. Pleochrism: Weak
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Bl · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Lead-gray; white in reflected light with red internal reflections
Typical colors
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Pb · As · Sb · S
Elements
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