Gerstleyite

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Gerstleyite

Gerstleyite

Na₂(Sb,As)₈S₁₃·2H₂O

Sulfosalt mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₂(Sb,As)₈S₁₃·2H₂O
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
2.HE.05
Dana classification
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Gst
Locality
🇺🇸 Pacific Coast Borax Company
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after James M. Gerstley

Source: Wikidata

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