Makovickyite

Formula:  Ag1.5 Bi5.5 S9

Origin of name:  For Emil Makovicky, Danish mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Anhedral grains to 2 mm

Hardness:  3.5 to 4

Specific gravity:  6.6

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Gray

 

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