Borodaevite

Formula:  [Ag5(Fe,Pb)Bi7]13(Sb,Bi)2S17

Origin of name:  For Yury Borodaev, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m or 2/m

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Elongate platy crystals or irregular grains to 0.5 x 1/2 mm

Hardness:  3

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Cleavage:  None

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