Erniggliite

Formula:   Tl2SnAs2S6

Origin of name:   For Ernst Niggli, Swiss mineralogist

 

Crystal system:   Hexagonal

Crystal class:   Unknown

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Colour:  Steel gray to black-gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

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Habit:   Prismatic hexagonal crystals <1 mm

Hardness:   2 to 3

Specific gravity:   5.24

Cleavage:   1; {0001} micaceous

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Streak:   Reddish black

 

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