Wittichenite

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Wittichenite

Cu₃BiS₃

Sulfosalt mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₃BiS₃
Group
Sulfides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁2₁2₁
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
2.GA.20
Dana classification
3.4.8.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wtc
Locality
🇩🇪 Wittichen
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wittichen

Source: Wikidata

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