Formula: Cu3AsS4
Origin of name: After locality; Mncayan, Luzon, Philippines
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Crystal class: -42m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Deep pinkish brown with grayish tinge
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Dull, metallic
Habit: Crystals equant, rare, usually rough; massive, fine-grained
Hardness: ~ 3.5
Specific gravity: 4.38
Cleavage: 2; {101} good, {100} distinct
Tenacity:
Streak: Black
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Dimorphous with enargite
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