Izoklakeite

Formula:  Pb26(Cu,Fe)2(Sb,Bi)20S57

Origin of name:  From locality; Izok Lake, Canada

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Lead-gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Acicular aggregates, tiny

Hardness:  3.7 to 4.2

Specific gravity:  6.47

Cleavage:  1; Parallel to c good

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Streak:  Grey-black

 

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