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Famatinite |
Chemical Formula |
Cu3SbS4 |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Tetragonal |
Mohs Scale |
3-4 |
Specific Gravity |
4.66 |
Color |
Deep pinkish brown |
Streak |
Black |
Luster |
Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
Distinct/GoodGood on Distinct on |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Massive, granular, reniform |
Geological Setting:Low to moderate temperature copper deposits. |
Famatinite and Luzonite with affirmative system but
chemical composition different isomorphism mineral, Famatinite Luzonite
.Famatinite containing antimony and arsenic is a very rare mineral,
Chinkuashih Famatinite crystal is recognized internationally as
the most beautiful in the world, few add it all is produced in the mine pit, so it's very hard to get.