Sarabauite

Formula: CaSb10O10S6

Origin of name: after locality Sarabau mine, Malaysia

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: carmine red

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Luster: resinous

Habit: crystals long tabular, to 1 mm, elongated on b-axis

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity: 4.8

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Streak: orange

 

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