FormulaCoAsS
OriginHäkansboda (Sweden)
Descriptionidiomorphic single crystal with weal lustre 
Classification (Lapis) Sulfides
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Hardness5,5 – 6,0
ColourSilver-white
StreakGrayish black
Luminescencenone observed 
Lustremetallic 
Transparency (Opacity)opaque
Cleavageperfect
Fractureuneven
Magnetismno 
Geological Settingin high-temperature hydrothermal deposits, as disseminations, and as veins in contact metamorphosed rocks
Specific Gravity6,3 g/cm3
Kristallmodell







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