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Native Element

Pararsenolamprite

As
Hardness2–2.5
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassNative Element

Pararsenolamprite

Pararsenolamprite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula As.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system.

Key properties: Mohs hardness 2–2.5; specific gravity 5.88; Black streak; Metallic luster.

IMA symbol Pasl, IMA status: approved, named in 1999.

Found in a hydrothermal Sb-As-Ag-Au-bearing quartz vein (Japan).

It is found associated with Quartz, stibnite.

The prefix, par, alludes to the polymorphic relationship with arsenolamprite.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more P minerals or help write this entry.