Iridarsenite

Formula:  (Ir,Ru)As2

Origin of name:  From composition

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Medium gray in polished section

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Submicroscopic inclusions

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  10.9

Cleavage:  None

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