Florensovite

Formula:  (Cu,Zn)(Cr,Sb)2S4

Origin of name:  For N. Florensov, Ukrainian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Black

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Luster:  Adamantine to metallic

Habit:  Grains 50-60µm up to 150x200µm

Hardness:  5

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Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Forms continuous solid solution with kalininite, strongly magnetic, insoluble in HCl

 

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