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Sulfide

Domeykite-β

Cu₃As
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSulfide

Domeykite-β

Domeykite-β is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula Cu₃As.

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P-3c1). It is a member of the Fluocerite structural group.

IMA symbol Do-β, IMA status: approved, named in 1949.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more D minerals or help write this entry.