Roxbyite

Formula: Cu9S5

Origin of name: after locality Roxby Downs, Australia

 

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal class: 2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 53.79, b = 30.9, c = 13.36, β = 90°

 

Colour: Blue-black

Diaphaneity: Opaque

Luster: Metallic-dull

Habit: crystals to 0.01 mm, powdery, aggregates

Hardness: 2.5

Specific gravity: 5.555

Cleavage: 1; {100} poor

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