Shandite

Formula: Pb2Ni3S2

Origin of name: for S. Shand, American petrologist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: -3 2/m

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Colour: brass-yellow

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: embedded grains, massive

Hardness: 4

Specific gravity: 8.72

Cleavage: 1; {10-11} perfect

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