Chursinite

Formula:  HgHg(AsO4)

Origin of name:  For L. Chursina

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Yellow-brown to orange-brown

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Adamantine

Habit:

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:  9.06

Cleavage:  1; Parallel to elongations

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Streak:  Greyish yellow

 

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