Avicennite

Avicennite
General
Category Mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
Tl2O3
Strunz classification 4.CB.10
Dana classification 04.03.08.01
Crystal system Cubic
Crystal class Diploidal (m3)
H-M symbol: (2/m 3)
Space group Ia3
Identification
Color Grayish black with brownish black tint
Mohs scale hardness 1,5 to 2,5
Density 8.9[1]

Avicennite (thallium(III) oxide) is an oxide mineral. It was discovered around the Dzhuzumli village, Samarqand, Uzbekistan.[1] It is named after Avicenna, a Persian doctor and polymath.[2]

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