Mineral description : Bravoite

Mineral class Sulphides : Pyrite marcasite group
Chemical formula (Ni,Fe,Co)S2
Crystal system Isometric.
Habitus As crusts or radiating balls.
Cleavage None.
Hardness 6
Density 5 - 5.02
Color Steel gray, brown to dark brown, opaque.
Streak Black.
Luster Dull metallic.
Description  
Occurance  
Associates Pentlandite.
Notes Named after the Peruvian scientist, J. J. Bravo (1874-1928).
Not approved by IMA.
Localities
  • Lainijaure, Lappland.
  • Kuså.
  • Slättberg.

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