Orpiment | |
Chemical Formula |
As2S3 |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
3.49 |
Color |
Lemon-yellow to golden or brownish yellow |
Streak |
Pale lemon-yellow |
Luster |
Pearly |
Refractive Index |
n = 2.400 n = 2.810 n = 3.020 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent |
Cleavage |
PerfectPerfect imperfect |
Crystal Habit:Commonly in foliated columnar or fibrous aggregates; may be reniform or botryoidal; also granular or powdery; rarely as prismatic crystals |