Eskebornite

Formula:   CuFeSe2

Origin of name:   Locality; Eskeborn adit, Harz Mnts., Germany

 

Crystal system:   Cubic

Crystal class:   -42m

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Colour:  Brass-yellow

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:   Metallic

Habit:   Crystals tabular, small; embedded grains, microscopic

Hardness:   2.5

Specific gravity:   5.35

Cleavage:   1; {001} perfect

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Comments:   Series with chalcopyrite

 

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