General Information:
Chemical Formula:
SnSb
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 240.46 gm)
Tin 49.37 % Sn
Antimony 50.63 % Sb
Empirical Formula:
SnSb
Environment:
In heavy mineral concentrates from placer deposits.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1970
Locality:
Elkiaidan River, Uzbekistan.
Name Origin:
Named for the composition of stibium (antimony) and stannum (tin).
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
light gray.
Density:
6.91
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Pseudo Cubic - Crystals show a cubic outline.,
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Metallic
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