IMA mineral species

Launayite

CuPb₁₀(Sb,As)₁₂S₂₀

Sulfosalt mineral.

Launayite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaCuPb₁₀(Sb,As)₁₂S₂₀
ElementsCu, Pb, Sb, As, S
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLau
Nickel–Strunz class2.LB.30

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Taylor pit, Canada

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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.