Rayite

Formula: (Ag,Tl)2Pb8Sb8S21

Origin of name: for Santosh Ray, Indian petrologist

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: gray

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: tabular grains, 30 micron, 0.5 mm patches

Hardness

Specific gravity: 6.13

Cleavage: none

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Streak: lead-gray

 

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