Mineral, FeAsS; sp. gr. 5.9–6.2; hardness 5.5–6.0; monoclinic; silver-grey to white, often with a tarnish; dark greyish or black streak; metallic lustre; crystals prismatic, often striated, can also be massive and granular; cleavage distinct {101}; occurs in high- to moderate-temperature mineral veins in association with gold, ores of tin, tungsten, galena, and quartz, and also disseminated in limestones, dolomites, gneisses, and pegmatites. It is the principal source of arsenic compounds used for pest control, for the manufacture of dyes and chemicals, and in leather treatment.