Simonite

Formula: TlHgAs3S6

Origin of name: for Simon Engel, the son of the mineral's describer

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

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Colour: red

Diaphaneity: opaque

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Habit: crystals irregular, to 0.2 mm

Hardness

Specific gravity: 5.04

Cleavage: none

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