Achavalite

Formula: FeSe

Origin of name: named after L. Achaval

 

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Crystal class: 6/mmm

Twinning: 

Unit cell:  a = 3.636 Å, c = 5.946 Å, α = 90°, β = 120°

 

Colour: Dark gray

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Metallic

Habit: 

Hardness: 2.5

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Streak: Gray-black

 

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Comments:  Never adequately described

 

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