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Cylindrite

cylindrite

FePb3Sn4Sb2S14

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Overview

Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron with formula: Pb3Sn4FeSb2S14. It forms triclinic pinacoidal crystals which often occur as tubes or cylinders which are in fact rolled sheets. It has a black to lead grey metallic colour with a Mohs hardness of 2 to 3 and a specific gravity of 5.4. It was first discovered in the Santa Cruz mine, Oruro Department, Bolivia in 1893. The name arises from its curious cylindrical crystal which it forms almost uniquely among minerals.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2.5

Scientific references

  1. Cylindrite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q418429 Link
  2. Cylindrite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylindrite Link