Aikinite
In today's article we are going to talk about Aikinite. It is a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years, and Aikinite has been the subject of debate and discussion in different areas. From a historical point of view, Aikinite has played a crucial role in the evolution of society. Likewise, Aikinite has generated conflicting opinions among experts and specialists, who have analyzed its impact in different contexts. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the meaning and importance of Aikinite, as well as its implications today. Do not miss it!
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| General | |
| Category | Sulfide mineral |
| Formula | Pb Cu Bi S3 |
| IMA symbol | Aik[1] |
| Strunz classification | 2.HB.05a |
| Dana classification | 3.4.5.1 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal class | Dipyramidal (mmm) H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
| Space group | Pnma |
| Unit cell | a = 11.297, b = 11.654 c = 4.061 , Z = 4 |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 575.92 g/mol |
| Color | Lead gray, grayish black, reddish brown |
| Crystal habit | Acicular, massive |
| Cleavage | {010} indistinct |
| Mohs scale hardness | 2–2.5 |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Streak | Grayish black |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Specific gravity | 6.1–6.8, Average = 6.44 |
| Other characteristics | Not radioactive |
| References | [2][3] |
Aikinite is a sulfide mineral of lead, copper and bismuth with formula Pb Cu Bi S3. It forms black to grey or reddish brown acicular orthorhombic crystals with a Mohs hardness of 2 to 2.5 and a specific gravity of 6.1 to 6.8. It was originally found in 1843 in the Beryozovskoye deposit, Ural Mountains. It is named after Arthur Aikin (1773–1854), an English geologist.
It has been found in Western Tasmania, in mines located near Dundas, Tasmania.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Aikinite. Webmineral
- ^ Aikinite. Mindat.org
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