Goldfieldite

Formula:  Cu12(Te,Sb,As)4S13

Origin of name:   Locality; Goldfield, Nevada

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  -43m

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Colour:  Dark lead-gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Massive, crusts

Hardness:   3 to 3.5

Specific gravity:  4.95

Cleavage:  None

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