Playfairite

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Playfairite

Pb₁₆(Sb,As)₁₉S₄₄Cl

Sulfosalt mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Pb₁₆(Sb,As)₁₉S₄₄Cl
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Black
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
2.LB.55
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Pyf
Locality
🇨🇦 Taylor pit
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after John Playfair

Source: Wikidata

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