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.
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