IMA mineral species

Ferdowsiite

Ag₈(Sb₅As₃)S₁₆

Sulfosalt mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaAg₈(Sb₅As₃)S₁₆
ElementsAg, Sb, As, S
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFdw

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Barika ore deposit, Iran

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