Larosite

Formula:  (Cu,Ag)21(Pb,Bi)2S13

Origin of name:  For Fred LaRose, Canadian blacksmith

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Colour:  White-buff (polished section)

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals acicular or flame-like, microscopic

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  6.19

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Found in polished section only

 

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