Kharaelakhite

Formula:  (Pt,Cu,Pb,Fe,Ni)9S8

Origin of name:  From locality; Kharaelakh Plateau, Russia

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  222 or mm2 or 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Brownish blue tint (reflected light)

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

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Habit:  As thin rims on braggite-cooperite

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Cleavage:  None

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