| Sabatierite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Selenide mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | Cu6TlSe4 |
| IMA symbol | Sab |
| Strunz classification | 2.BD.45 |
| Dana classification | 02.04.12.02 |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal class | Selenides |
| Identification | |
| Formula mass | 695.45 gm |
| Colour | Bluish gray with cream tint |
| Crystal habit | Aggregates, Microscopic crystals |
| Mohs scale hardness | 2.5 |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Pleochroism | Distinct, in light brown to light blue |
Sabatierite (Cu6TlSe4) is a mineral found in the Czech Republic. The composition of the mineral is more likely (Cu4TlSe3) that has been chemically and crystalographically characterized having tetragonal symmetry. It is named for the French mineralogist Germain Sabatier (born 1923).
See also
- Crookesite – Selenide of copper, thallium and silver
- List of minerals
- List of minerals named after people
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.
- R. A. Berger, Zeitschr. Kristall. 181 (1987) 241
- Mindat.org - Sabatierite
- Webmineral.com - Sabatierite
- "Handbook of Mineralogy - Sabatierite" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
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