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Famatinite

ex. Collection G. Gebhard (Germany)
Type Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Nevados de Famatina, Chilecito, Chilecito Department, La Rioja, Argentina
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.9 × 4.3 × 3.2 cm
Description

Famatinite crystals with pyrite and baryte, old piece (1881) from brackebusch

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Famatinite

Formula: 
Cu3SbS4
Strunz: 
2.KA.10
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.0
Streak: 
Black
Type Locality: 
Sierra de Famatina, La Rioja, Argentina