Sarrabusite
Sarrabusite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the halide class, with the chemical formula Pb₅CuCl₄(SeO₃)₄.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group C2/c).
Key properties: specific gravity 6.011; White streak; Vitreous luster.
IMA symbol Sbs, IMA status: approved, named in 1997.
Found as a secondary mineral in a hydrothermal lead arsenic mineral deposit.
It is found associated with Orlandiite, chalcomenite, anglesite.
The name refers to Sarrabus, the region in Sardinia, from which the first specimens were obtained.
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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