Formula: Sb2Te3
Origin of name: from composition
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: 3 2/m
Twinning: perpendicular to the elongation axis, observed in polished section
Unit cell: a = 4.258, c = 30.516
Colour: Silver white
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Crystals lath-like, to 350 micron, twinned perpendicular to the elongation axis
Hardness: 2
Specific gravity: 6.511
Cleavage: 1; perfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: series with tellurobismuthite
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