Baumhauerite-2a

Formula(Pb,Ag)11.8(As,Sb)17.6S36

Origin of name: For H. Baumhauer (1848-1926), German mineralogist and Professor at University of Fribourg, Switzerland

 

Crystal system: Monoclinic

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Unit cell: a = 44.74 Å,  b=  8.477 Å, c =  7.91 Å, α =  90°, β =  93.37°, γ =  90°

 

Colour: Metallic steel gray; white in reflected light

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Luster: Metallic

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Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 5.31

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