Tedhadleyite

FormulaPbSnS2

Origin of name: for Ted A. Hadley (1961-) of Sunnyvale, California, U.S.A., who participated in the collection of the holotype specimen.

 

Crystal system: Triclinic

Crystal class: 1

Twinning: 

Unit cell: a = 7.014, b = 11.855, c = 12.601, α = 115.56°, β = 82.57°, γ = 100.57°

 

Colour: Very dark red to black

Diaphaneity: Opaque to translucent on thin edges

Luster: Adamantine to submetallic

Habit: Microscopic crystals, anhedral, spherical aggregates

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity

Cleavage: 1; {010} poor

Tenacity: Brittle, uneven fracture

Streak: Red

 

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