Eucairite

Formula:   CuAgSe

Origin of name:   Form Greek for opportunely

 

Crystal system:   Tetragonal

Crystal class:   2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Brilliant silver-white and lead-gray, tarnishes bright bronze

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:   Metallic

Habit:   Massive, granular; thin films on Calcite

Hardness:   2.5

Specific gravity:   7.6 to 7.8

Cleavage:   None

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Streak:   Shining

 

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