Atlasovite

Formula:  Cu6FeBiO4(SO4)5 . KCl

Origin of name:  For Vladimir Atlasov, Russian explorer

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  4/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Dark brown

Diaphaneity: Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Tabular crystals

Hardness:  2 to 2.5

Specific gravity:  4.20

Cleavage:  1; {001} prefect

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Streak:  Light brown

 

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Comments:  Series with nabokoite

 

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