Kobellite

Formula:  Pb22Cu4(Bi,Sb)30S69

Origin of name:  For W. von Kobell, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Blackish gray to steel gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals prismatic; massive, fibrous or radiated; fine granular

Hardness 2.5 to 3

Specific gravity:  6.48

Cleavage:  1; {010} distinct

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Comments:  Series with tintinaite

 

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