Playfairite

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Playfairite

Playfairite

Pb₁₆(Sb,As)₁₉S₄₄Cl

Sulfosalt mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Pb₁₆(Sb,As)₁₉S₄₄Cl
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Metallic
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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