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Arsenopyrite
Introduction
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Occurences
Notable Locality
Major Uses
Diagnostic Features

Physical Properties

Crystal System: Monoclinic

Crystal Form:colummar

Habit:Plates or botryoidal form

Hardness:5.5-6.0

Cleavage/Fracture:{001}cleavage: distinct, uneven.

Luster:Metallic

Color: Silver white to steel gray

Steak:Grayish black

Specific Gravity:6-6.2

Other Characteristics:

(1)Opaque

(2)Spear-shaped twins with grooved faces are common.

(3)After heating, it releases the strong garlic smell.

            

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