Achavalite
A variety of Minerals
What is Achavalite?
Achávalite is a selenide mineral that is a member of the nickeline group. It has only been found in a single Argentinian mine system, being first discovered in 1939 in a selenide deposit. The type locality is Cacheuta mine, Sierra de Cacheuta, Mendoza, Argentina.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- dark grey
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2.5
- Density
- 6.58 g/cm³
- Streak
- grey-black
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- FeSe Fe may be replaced by minor Cu.
- Elements
- Fe, Se
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