Argentobaumhauerite (IMA symbol: Abha[1]) is a rare mineral with the chemical formula Ag1.5Pb22As33.5S72. Its type locality is the Binn valley in Switzerland.[2]
| Argentobaumhauerite | |
|---|---|
 Rare argentobaumhauerite crystals | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Ag1.5Pb22As33.5S72 |
| IMA symbol | Abha |
| Identification | |
| Color | Steel grey |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Mohs scale hardness | 3 |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Streak | Reddish brown |
| Specific gravity | 5.31 |
References
edit- ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Argentobaumhauerite Archived 2019-04-04 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
External links
edit- Argentobaumhauerite data sheet
- Argentobaumhauerite on the Handbook of Mineralogy
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