Livingstonite

livingstonite

cinnabar

stibnite

sulphur

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Formula: HgSb₄S₆(S₂)
Sulphosalt, mercury- and antimony- bearing mineral
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Specific gravity: 4.88 measured, 5.013 calculated
Hardness: 2
Streak: Red
Colour: Blackish grey
Environments

Hydrothermal environments

Livingstonite occurs in low-temperature hydrothermal veins, associated with cinnabar, stibnite, sulphur and gypsum (HOM).

Localities

The type locality is Huitzuco de los Figueroa, Huitzuco de los Figueroa Municipality, Guerrero, Mexico.
Livingstonite from Huitzuco de los Figueroa - Image

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