Giraudite

Formula:  (Cu,Zn,Ag)12(As,Sb)4(Se,S)13

Origin of name:  For Roger Giruad, French microscopist

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  -43m

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Colour:  Light gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Grains, submicroscopic

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Specific gravity:  5.75

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Polished section only

 

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