Formula: Cu3VS4
Origin of name: from composition
Crystal system: cubic
Crystal class: -43m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: bronze-gold
Diaphaneity: opaque
Luster: metallic, tarnishes dull
Habit: crystals cubic, to 2.5 cm, massive
Hardness: 3.5
Specific gravity: 3.86
Cleavage: 1; {001} perfect
Tenacity:
Streak: black
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: series with arsenosulvanite
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