Formula: CoS2
Origin of name: For F. Cattier, Mining executive, Katanga, Aftrica
Crystal system: Cubic
Crystal class: 2/m -3
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 5.52 Å
Colour: Pinkish
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Massive; granular intergrowths with sulfides
Hardness 4 to 4.5
Specific gravity: 4.80
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Series with pyrite and with vaesite. Found in carbonate rocks (Shinkolobwe mine, Zaire)
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