IDAITE


Meaning of IDAITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Cu5FeS6

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 565.97 gm)

Iron 9.87 % Fe

Copper 56.14 % Cu

Sulfur 33.99 % S

Empirical Formula:

Cu5Fe2+S6

Locality:

Ida mine, Khan, and Tsumeb, Namibia.

Name Origin:

Named for the locality.

Physical Properties:

Color:

brown, copper red, or red.

Density:

4.2

Diaphaniety:

Opaque

Habits:

Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Inclusions - Generally found as inclusions in other minerals.,

Hardness:

2.5-3.5 - Finger Nail-Copper Penny

Luster:

Metallic

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