Formula: Pb11Sb2As2
Origin of name: From isometric (cubic) crystal system and mertieite
Crystal system: Cubic
Crystal class: 4/m -3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Pale yellow-white in polished section
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: Microscopic grains
Hardness: 5.5
Specific gravity: 10.33
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with mertieite
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