Seligmannite

Formula: PbCuAsS3

Origin of name: for G., Seligmann, German collector

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: mm2

Twinning:

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Colour: dark lead-gray to black

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: crystals equant, short prismatic to tabular, commonly striated, twinned

Hardness: 3

Specific gravity: 5.38 to 5.44

Cleavage: 3; {001}, {100} and {010} poor

Tenacity: 

Streak: dark brown to purple-black

 

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Comments: series with bournonite

 

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