Treasurite

Formula: Ag7Pb6Bi15S32

Origin of name: after locality Treasure Vault lode, Park Co, Colorado, U.S.A.

 

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 26.538, b = 4.092, c = 13.349, β = 92.77°

 

Colour: Black, metallic gray

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Metallic

Habit: Aggregates 1 by 1.5 mm, granular

Hardness

Specific gravity: 7.25

Cleavage: none

Tenacity: 

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Comments:  Found in hydrothermal vein material.

 

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