Cubanite | |
Chemical Formula |
CuFe2S3 |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
3 |
Specific Gravity |
4.0-4.2 |
Color |
Bronze to brass-yellow |
Streak |
Black |
Luster |
Metallic |
Diaphaneity |
Opaque |
Cleavage |
Parting on and |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Crystals elongated to thick tabular, striated also massive | |
Geological Setting:High temperature hydrothermal deposits |