Fangite

Formula: Tl3AsS4

Origin of name:   For Jen-Ho Fang, American crystallographer

 

Crystal system:   Orthorhombic

Crystal class:   2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Deep red to maroon

Diaphaneity:  Translucent

Luster:   Vitreous, tarnishes metallic

Habit:   Grains <1mm

Hardness:   2.0 to 2.5

Specific gravity:   6.185 (calculated)

Cleavage:   None

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Streak:   Orange

 

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