IMA mineral species

Dufrénoysite

Pb₂As₂S₅

Sulfosalt mineral.

Dufrénoysite specimen
Dufrenoysite-291315.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.

Chemical formulaPb₂As₂S₅
ElementsPb, As, S
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness3
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDuf
Nickel–Strunz class2.HC.05d

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Lengenbach quarry, Switzerland

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.