Gruzdevite

Formula:  Cu6Hg3Sb4S12

Origin of name:   For V.S. Gruzdev, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3

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Colour:  Gray-black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive

Hardness:  4 to 4.5

Specific gravity:  5.88

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Series with aktashite

 

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