Irarsite

Formula:  (Ir,Ru,Rh,Pt)AsS

Origin of name:  Combination of symbols of elements

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  2/m -3

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Colour:  Iron-black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive

Hardness:  6.5

Specific gravity:  11.92

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Series with hollingworthite

 

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