Formula: AsSbS3
Origin of name: Locality; Getchell mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Dark red
Diaphaneity:
Luster: Resinous, pearly to vitreous on cleavage
Habit: Crystals equant, subhedral; anhedral grains
Hardness: 1.5 to 2
Specific gravity: 3.92
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect, micaceous
Tenacity:
Streak: Orange-red
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