Isomertieite

Formula:  Pb11Sb2As2

Origin of name:  From isometric (cubic) crystal system and mertieite

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  4/m -3 2/m

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Colour:  Pale yellow-white in polished section

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Habit:  Microscopic grains

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  10.33

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Dimorphous with mertieite

 

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