Sabatierite

Sabatierite (Cu6TlSe4) is a mineral found in the Czech Republic. It is named for the French mineralogist Germain Sabatier (born 1923).[1][2][3]

Sabatierite
General
CategorySulfides and Sulfosalts
Formula
(repeating unit)		Cu6TlSe4
Strunz classification2.BD.45
Dana classification02.04.12.02
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Crystal classSelenides
Identification
Formula mass695.45 gm
ColourBluish gray with cream tint
Crystal habitAggregates, Microscopic crystals
Mohs scale hardness2.5
LusterMetallic
DiaphaneityOpaque
PleochroismDistinct, in light brown to light blue

References
  1. Mindat.org - Sabatierite
  2. Webmineral.com - Sabatierite
  3. Handbook of Mineralogy - Sabatierite
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