Heteromorphite

Formula:  Pb7Sb8S19

Origin of name:  From Greek for other and form

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals pyramidal, somewhat elongated, distorted, striated, rounded

Hardness:  2.5 to 3

Specific gravity:  5.73

Cleavage:  1; {112} good

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Streak:  Black

 

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