Sakharovaite

Formula: (Pb,Fe)(Bi,Sb)2S4

Origin of name: for M Sakharova, Russian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: lead-gray

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: crystals fine capillary, to 1 cm, radiating aggregates

Hardness: 1

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Cleavage: 1; perfect

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