Chalcocite

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Chalcocite

Chalcocite

Chalcocite is associated with other copper bearing minerals such as malachite, azurite, bornite and chalcopyrite. Chalcocite is typically steel-gray in colour. The mineral is found in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Chemical Formular : Cu2S

Refractive Index : Opaque

Hardness : 2½ – 3 on the Mohs Scale

Crystal System : Monoclinic

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Posted on

1st October 2018