Chalcocite

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Chalcocite

Cu₂S

Sulfide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₂S
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
2,75
Color
Gray
Luster
Streak
Density
5,65 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
2.BA.05a
Dana classification
2.4.7.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cc
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after copper

Source: Wikidata

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