Idaite
A variety of Stannite Group
What is Idaite?
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2.5 - 3.5
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Cu5FeS6 Very close to Cu5.5FeS6.5 according to Sugaki et al. (1975).
- Elements
- Cu, Fe, S
Also Known As
IdaiteOrange bornite
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