Poyarkovite

Formula: Hg3ClO

Origin of name: for V. Poyarkov, Kyrgyzstan geologist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: deep red

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Luster: vitreous to adamantine

Habit: irregular grains and aggregates

Hardness: 2 to 2.5

Specific gravity: 9.80

Cleavage: none

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Streak: red

 

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