Orickite

Formula: 2CuFeS2.H2O

Origin of name: after locality Orick, California, USA

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: unknown

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Colour: brass-yellow

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: lath-like, to 150 micron

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 4.21

Cleavage: 1; {001} good

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Streak: black

 

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