Petrukite

Formula: (Cu,Fe,Zn)3(Sn,In)S4

Origin of name: for William Petruk (1930-), Canadian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: mm2

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 7.667, b = 6.44, c = 6.276

 

Colour: Brown, gray, greenish in reflected light

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Metallic

Habit: Round grains to 240 micron, as layers 200 micron wide, grains to 400 micron

Hardness: 4.5

Specific gravity: 4.61

Cleavage: 4; {110}, {100}, {010} distinct, {001} parting

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Streak: Black

 

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