Jordanite

Formula:  Pb14(As,Sb)6S23

Origin of name:  For J. Jordan, German collector

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Lead-gray, tarnished iridescent

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals tabular, pseudohexagonal aspect; reniform

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  6.44

Cleavage:  2; {010} perfect, {001} parting

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Streak:  Black

 

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Comments:  Series with geocronite

 

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