Erzwiesite
Erzwiesite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula Ag₈Pb₁₂Bi₁₆S₄₀.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Cmcm). It is a member of the Lillianite structural group.
IMA symbol Ezw, IMA status: approved, named in 2012.
Found in hydrothermal vein type Ag-Pb-Zn deposits.
The name refers to the district in Austria where the studied samples were collected.
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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