Madocite

Formula:  Pb17(Sb,As)16S41

Origin of name:  From locality; near Madoc, Quebec, Canada

 

Crystal system:  Orthorhombic

Crystal class:  mm2

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Colour:  Gray-black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Small grains, elongated, striated

Hardness:  3 to 3.5

Specific gravity:  5.98

Cleavage:  1; {010} perfect

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Streak:  Gray-black

 

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