Klockmannite

Formula:  CuSe

Origin of name:  For F. Klockmann, German mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  6/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour:  Dark gray to bluish black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic on fresh fracture, becomes dull on exposure

Habit:  Aggregates, dense granular or flaky

Hardness: 2 to 2.5

Specific gravity:  5.99

Cleavage:  1; {0001} perfect

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