Permingeatite

Formula: Cu3SbSe4

Origin of name: Named for Francois Permingeat (1917-1988), mineralogist, University of Toulouse, France.

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4 2m

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Unit cell: a = 5.63, c = 11.23

 

Colour: light brownish pink (polished section)

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: massive, small grains

Hardness: 4 to 4.5

Specific gravity: 5.82

Cleavage: none

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