General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Ag24HgAs5S20
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 3,805.35 gm)
Silver 68.03 % Ag
Mercury 5.27 % Hg
Arsenic 9.84 % As
Sulfur 16.85 % S
Empirical Formula:
Ag24HgAs5S20
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[0001] Perfect
Color:
dark violet or scarlet red.
Density:
6.29
Diaphaniety:
Subopaque to Opaque
Hardness:
3.5-4 - Copper Penny-Flourite
Luster:
Adamantine - Metallic
Streak:
vermilion
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