Delafossite | |
Chemical Formula |
CuFeO2 |
Species |
Oxides & Hydroxides |
Crystal System |
Trigonal |
Mohs Scale |
5 |
Specific Gravity |
5.41 |
Color |
Black; pale brownish rose in re?ected light |
Streak |
Black |
Luster |
Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
Imperfect/Fair |
Crystal Habit:Tabular to equant crystals; botryoidal crusts, spherulitic, powdery, massive |