Sabatierite (Cu6TlSe4) is a mineral found in the Czech Republic. The composition of the mineral is more likely (Cu4TlSe3) that has been chemically and crystalographically characterized having tetragonal symmetry.[2] It is named for the French mineralogist Germain Sabatier (born 1923).[3][4][5]

Sabatierite
General
CategorySelenide mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Cu6TlSe4
IMA symbolSab[1]
Strunz classification2.BD.45
Dana classification02.04.12.02
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Crystal classSelenides
Identification
Formula mass695.45 gm
ColourBluish gray with cream tint
Crystal habitAggregates, Microscopic crystals
Mohs scale hardness2.5
LusterMetallic
DiaphaneityOpaque
PleochroismDistinct, in light brown to light blue

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References

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  1. ^ Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
  2. ^ R. A. Berger, Zeitschr. Kristall. 181 (1987) 241
  3. ^ Mindat.org - Sabatierite
  4. ^ Webmineral.com - Sabatierite
  5. ^ "Handbook of Mineralogy - Sabatierite" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2013-01-25.