Gratonite

Formula:  Pb9As4S15

Origin of name:   For Louis Graton, American geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3m

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Colour:  Dark lead-gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals prismatic; massive

Hardness:  2.5

Specific gravity:   6.22

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Black

 

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