Wallisite

wallisite

dufrenoysite

rathite

pyrite

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Formula: CuPbTlAs2S5
Sulphosalt, sulpharsenite, thallium-bearing mineral
Specific gravity: 5.71 calculated
Colour: Lead-grey
Environments

Hydrothermal environments

Localities

At the type locality, the Lengenbach Quarry, Fäld, Binn, Goms, Valais, Switzerland, wallisite is found overgrowing other lead sulfosalts, in association with dufrénoysite, rathite and pyrite (HOM).

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