Tenorite

CuO

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
CuO
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
3,5
Color
Metallic
Luster
Streak
Black
Density
6,3 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.AB.10
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Tnr
Locality
🇮🇹 Mount Vesuvius
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Michele Tenore

Source: Wikidata

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