Cupropavonite

Formula:  AgPbCu2Bi5S10

Origin of name:  From copper and pavonite

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 13.45 Å, b = 4.02 Å, c = 33.06 Å, β = 93.50°

 

Colour:  Lead gray to tin white

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:

Habit:  Lamellar intergrowths with pavonite

Hardness:  ~ 2

Specific gravity:  7.04

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Comments: Found in zonded mesothermal base- and precious-metal veins

 

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