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.

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