Argentoliveingite
Argentoliveingite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula AgₓPb₄₀₋₂ₓAs₄₈₊ₓS₁₁₂ (3 < x < 4).
It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Sartorite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 4; specific gravity 5.23; Black streak; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Aliv, IMA status: approved, named in 2016.
Found in a stratabound deposit of Tl, Pb, Ag, and Cu bearing sulfosalts in meta-dolostone.
It is found associated with Baumhauerite, argentobaumhauerite, hendekasartorite, liveingite, rathite, dufrénoysite.
Prefix, argento, indicates the critical role of silver in the structure of a homeotype of liveingite.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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