Lindströmite

Formula:  Pb3Cu3Bi7S15

Origin of name:  For G. Lindström, Swedish mineral analyst

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Lead-gray to tin-white

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals prismatic, no terminal faces, striated along elongation

Hardness:  3 to 3.5

Specific gravity:  7.01

Cleavage:  3; {110}, {010}, {230} good

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Streak:  Black

 

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