Formula: Hg2Hg3CrO5S2
Origin of name: For Deane K. Smith, American mineralogist
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Orange-red
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Adamantine
Habit: Fan-shaped prismatic aggregates to 0.5 mm, isolated bladed to acicular radiating clusters, rarely tabular
Hardness: <5
Specific gravity: 8.14
Cleavage: 2; {110} good, {001} fair
Tenacity:
Streak: Orange-red
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