
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
As(S,Se)2

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 162.50 gm)
Arsenic 46.11 %
AsSelenium 24.30 %
SeSulfur 29.60 %
S 
Empirical Formula:
AsS1.5Se0.5

Environment:
Sublimate of burning sulfide ores in a mine fire.

Locality:
United Verde Mine, Jerome, Arizona, USA.

Name Origin:
Named for the locality
Physical Properties:

Color:
cherry red, red, or black.

Streak:
reddish black
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