Parajamesonite

Formula: Pb4FeSb6S14

Origin of name: from Greek para = similar and jamesonite

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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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

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Comments: dimorphous with jamesonite

 

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