Eugenite

Formula:   Ag11Hg2

Origin of name:   For Eugen F. Stumpfl, Austrian geologist

 

Crystal system:   Cubic

Crystal class:   -43m

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Colour:  White with yellow tinge

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

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Habit:   Grains to 4 mm

Hardness:   2.5

Specific gravity:   10.75

Cleavage:   None

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Comments:   Known from polished section only

 

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