
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
Cu5FeS6

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 565.97 gm)
Iron 9.87 %
FeCopper 56.14 %
CuSulfur 33.99 %
S 
Empirical Formula:
Cu5Fe2+S6

Locality:
Ida mine, Khan, and Tsumeb, Namibia.

Name Origin:
Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:

Color:
brown, copper red, or red.

Density:
4.2

Diaphaniety:
Opaque

Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., Inclusions - Generally found as inclusions in other minerals.,

Hardness:
2.5-3.5 - Finger Nail-Copper Penny

Luster:
Metallic
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