Formula: Pb4FeSb6S14
Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and jamesonite
Crystal system: orthorhombic
Crystal class: unknown
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: gray
Diaphaneity: opaque
Luster: metallic
Habit: crystals columnar, imperfect rounded faces to 8 mm
Hardness: 2.5 to 3
Specific gravity: 5.48
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: dimorphous with jamesonite
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