General Information:
Chemical Formula:SnSb
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 240.46 gm)Tin 49.37 %
SnAntimony 50.63 %
Sb Empirical Formula: SnSb
Environment:In heavy mineral concentrates from placer deposits.
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1970
Locality:Elkiaidan River, Uzbekistan.
Name Origin:Named for the composition of stibium (antimony) and stannum (tin).
Physical Properties: Cleavage:None
Color:light gray.
Density:6.91
Diaphaniety:Opaque
Habits:Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Pseudo Cubic - Crystals show a cubic outline.,
Hardness:3 - Calcite
Luster:Metallic
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