Formula: AuCu
Origin of name: from tetragonal and auricupride
Crystal system: tetragonal
Crystal class: 4/m 2/m 2/m
Twinning:
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Colour: golden yellow
Diaphaneity:
Luster: metallic
Habit: irregular grains to 600 micron, striated
Hardness: 4.5
Specific gravity: 14.67
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
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