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Greenockite

#BN46057

Greenockite

#BN46057
Availability
Sold
Size
5 x 4 x 2 cm - Miniature 
Formula
CdS (RRUFF)
Locality
Monte Cristo mine, Rush Creek dist., Marion Co., Arkansas, United States
Tagged
sulfide

Bright yellow coatings on Quartz and associated with Sphalerite. Rich.

Greenockite

Formula
CdS 
Crystal System
Hexagonal 
Crystal Habit
Radial, Encrustations, Colloform 
Cleavage
Distinct, Imperfect, None 
Luster
Adamantine - Resinous 
Color
honey yellow, citron yellow, orange yellow 
Streak
orange yellow 
Class
Hexagonal - Dihexagonal Pyramidal 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
3.5-4 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. Buford L. Nichols Collection

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