Galkhaite
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What is Galkhaite?
Galkhaite is a rare and chemically complex sulfosalt mineral from a group of natural thioarsenites. Its formula is (Cs,Tl)(Hg,Cu,Zn)6(As,Sb)4S12, making the mineral the only known natural Cs-Hg and Cs-As phase. It occurs in Carlin-type hydrothermal deposits.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Dark orange-red
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Density
- 5.44 g/cm³
- Streak
- Orange-yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- (Cs,Tl)(Hg,Cu,Zn)6(As,Sb)4S12
- Elements
- As, Cs, Cu, Hg, S
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