Bernardite

Formula:  Tl(As,Sb)5S5

Origin of name:  For Jan Bernard, Czech physician

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Black

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Habit:  Dull, striated, partly corroded thick tabular crystals mostly <1 mm up to 4 x 3 x 1.5 mm

Hardness:  2

Specific gravity:  4.5

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Red

 

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