General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu6SnMoS8
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 852.45 gm)
Copper 44.73 % Cu
Tin 13.93 % Sn
Molybdenum 11.25 % Mo
Sulfur 30.09 % S
Empirical Formula:
Cu6SnMoS8
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1969
Locality:
Chelopech, Bulgaria.
Name Origin:
Named after an ancient name for the Balkan Mountains.
Physical Properties:
Color:
gray.
Density:
4.47
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
4 - Fluorite
Luster:
Metallic
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