Liveingite

Formula:  Pb9As13S28

Origin of name:  For G. Liveing, English chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 7.94 Å, b = 7.08 Å, c = 8.34 Å, β = 90°

 

Colour:  Lead-gray

Diaphaneity: 

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Minute crystals

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  5.3

Cleavage: 

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Streak:  Chocolate brown

 

Synonyms/varieties:  Rathite-II

 

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