Tyrrellite

Formula: (Cu,Co,Ni)3Se4

Origin of name: for J. Tyrrell, Canadian geologist

 

Crystal system: cubic

Crystal class: 4/m -3 2/m

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Colour: bronze

Diaphaneity: opaque

Luster: metallic

Habit: crystals cubic, rounded embedded grains

Hardness: 3.5

Specific gravity: 6.6

Cleavage: 1; {001} distinct

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Streak: black

 

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