Koutekite

Formula:  Cu5As2

Origin of name:  For J. Koutek, Czech geologist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Bluish gray in reflected light

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Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Fine grains

Hardness:  4 to 4.5

Specific gravity:  8.48

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Black

 

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