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Lindströmite
Name
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Pb₃Cu₃Bi₇S₁₅
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfosalts
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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7.01
Specific gravity
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Black
Streak
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Metallic. R1 –R2: (400) 42.3–46.0, (420) 42.2–45.8, (440) 42.1–45.6, (460) 42.0–45.4, (480) 41.8–45.3, (500) 41.6–45.2
Luster
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Good on {100} and {010}; also on {230}
Cleavage
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Pbnm
Space group
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Meneghinite
Structural group
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Lsm · Approved
IMA
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1924
Named in
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Lead-gray
Typical colors
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Pb · Cu · Bi · S
Elements
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