Marrite

Formula: PbAgAsS3

Origin of name:  For John Marr, British geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Lead-gray to steel-gray

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Crystals equant to tabular

Hardness:  3

Specific gravity:  6.23

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Black with brown tinge

 

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