Goldamalgam

Formula:  (Au,Ag)Hg

Origin of name:   From composition

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Brass-yellow

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Fine granular aggregates

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  15.47

Cleavage:  None

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