Proudite

Formula: Cu0-1Pb7.5Bi9.3-9.7(S,Se)22

Origin of name: for J. Proud, Australian mine director

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: silver-gray

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: elongate to acicular grains, irregular laths

Hardness: 2 to 4

Specific gravity: 7.12

Cleavage: none

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