Luzonite

Formula:  Cu3AsS4

Origin of name:  After locality; Mncayan, Luzon, Philippines

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  -42m

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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

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Streak:  Black

 

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Comments:  Dimorphous with enargite

 

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