Friedrichite

Formula:  Pb5Cu5Bi7S18

Origin of name:  For O. Friedrich, Austrian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Creamy yellow when polished

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals; granular aggregates

Hardness:  4

Specific gravity:  6.98

Cleavage:  None

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