Kobellite

Kobellite (Pb₂₂Cu₄(Bi,Sb)₃₀S₆₉) is a gray, fibrous, metallic mineral, a sulfide of antimony, bismuth, and lead. It is a member of the izoklakeite - berryite series with silver and iron substituting in the copper site and a vaying ratio of bismuth, antimony, and lead. It crystallizes with orthorhombic dipyramidal crystals. Locations include Hvena, Sweden; Ouray, Colorado; and Wake County, North Carolina, USA. Named after Wolfgang Franz von Kobell (1803-1882), German mineralogist.

References

• Mindat.org
• Webmineral.com

See also

• List of minerals
• List of minerals named after people