Formula: Cu3FeS4
Origin of name: After locality; Ida mine, Khan, Namibia
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Crystal class: Unknown
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Colour: Nearly copper-red to golden brown
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Rare anhedral grains, rims and fracture fillings on chalcopyrite and exsolution lamellae in bornite; massive
Hardness: 2.5
Specific gravity: 4.2
Cleavage: None
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