Mineral description : Linneite

Mineral class Sulphides : linneite group.
Chemical formula Co3S4
Crystal system Isometric
Habitus As grainy massive aggregates. Crystals as dipyramides.
Cleavage Imperfect, uneven fracture.
Hardness 4.5-5.5
Density 4.8
Color Steel gray, often with reddish violet tarnish when weathered.
Streak Black.
Luster metallic
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Occurance  
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Locations
  • Gladhammar, Småland. As grains or concretions in quartz.

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