General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu9(Fe,Ni)8S16
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,537.43 gm)
Iron 21.79 % Fe
Copper 37.20 % Cu
Nickel 7.63 % Ni
Sulfur 33.37 % S
Empirical Formula:
Cu9Fe2+6Ni2S16
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1968
Physical Properties:
Color:
yellow, pink, or brown.
Density:
4.24
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Luster:
Metallic
Streak:
black
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