Sabatierite
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| Sabatierite | |
|---|---|
 Image of Sabatierite & Berzelianite | |
| General | |
| Category | Selenide mineral |
| Formula | Cu6TlSe4 |
| IMA symbol | Sab[1] |
| 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.[2] It is named for the French mineralogist Germain Sabatier (born 1923).[3][4][5]
