Shosanbetsuite
Shosanbetsuite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the native element class, with the chemical formula Ag₃Sn.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pmmn).
Key properties: Mohs hardness 2.5; specific gravity 11.1; Gray streak; Metallic luster.
IMA symbol Ssb, IMA status: approved, named in 2018.
Found in fluvial placer deposits.
It is found associated with Gold, rumoiite, yuanjiangite, aurostibite, anyuiite. Distribution From the Shosanbetsu river, Minamichiyoda, Shosanbetsu village, Haboro town, Rumoi province.
The name refers to Shosanbetsu village, where the studied material was 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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