Radhakrishnaite

Formula: PbTe3(Cl,S)2

Origin of name: for B.P. Radhakrishna, Indian geologist

 

Crystal system: tetragonal

Crystal class: 4/m

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Colour: rose-brown in reflected light

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: irregular aggregates to 20 by 40 micron

Hardness

Specific gravity: 8.89

Cleavage: none

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