Formula: Sb2(Sb,As)2
Origin of name: from Greek paradoxos = unusual and krasis = alloy
Crystal system: monoclinic
Crystal class: 2
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: brilliant silver-white
Diaphaneity: opaque
Luster: metallic
Habit: crystals stubby prismatic, sometimes striated parallel to elongation, to 0.5 mm, grooved hexagonal plates
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 6.52
Cleavage: 3; {010} parting, perfect, other less perfect partings
Tenacity:
Streak: black
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