Garavellite

Formula:  FeSbBiS4

Origin of name:  For C. L. Garavelli, Italian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Grey with brown tint (reflected light)

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals, small anhedral to 300 µm

Hardness:  3.5 to 4

Specific gravity:  5.64

Cleavage:  None

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