SMITHITE


Meaning of SMITHITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

AgAsS2

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 246.92 gm)

Silver 43.69 % Ag

Arsenic 30.34 % As

Sulfur 25.97 % S

Empirical Formula:

AgAsS2

Locality:

Binnental, Valais, Switzerland.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[100] Perfect

Color:

brown orange, light red, or orange red.

Density:

4.9

Diaphaniety:

Subtranslucent to opaque

Habits:

Pseudo Hexagonal - Crystals show a hexagonal outline., Pyramidal - Crystals are shaped like pyramids.,

Hardness:

1.5-2 - Talc-Gypsum

Luminescence:

Non-fluorescent.

Luster:

Sub Metallic

Streak:

vermilion red

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