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Cubanite
Name
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CuFe₂S₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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4.03–4.18
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Parting on {110} and {130}
Cleavage
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Pcmn
Space group
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Cubanite, Wurtzite
Structural group
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Cbn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1843
Named in
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Brass-yellow to bronze-yellow. Anisotropism: On polished surface, distinctive. R1 –R2: (400) 17.5–23.1
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · S
Elements
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