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CU3ASS4 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

A grayish-black or iron-black orthorhombic mineral which consists of a sulfide of arsenic and copper.

OBS

This mineral is an important ore of copper, and often contains antimony (up to 6%).

OBS

Chemical formula: Cu3AsS4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfure naturel de cuivre et d'arsenic [...]) du système cristallin orthorhombique, de couleur noirâtre, dimorphe avec la luzonite.

OBS

Cet important minerai de cuivre est d'origine hydrothermale.

OBS

Étymologie : du grec enargês, «évident, qui frappe les yeux», allusion au clivage parfait.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cu3AsS4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cu3AsS4
formula, see observation
DEF

Arseniosulfuro de cobre [...] que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Cu3AsS4

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