Furutobeite

Formula:  (Cu,Ag)6PbS4

Origin of name:  After locality; Furutobe mine, Akita, Japan

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 20.025, b = 3.963, c = 9.705, β = 101.57°

 

Colour:  Gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Grains, submicroscopic

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  6.74

Cleavage:  None

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