Nova Scotia Minerals: Cubanitespacer

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CUBANITE

CuFe2S3
Copper Iron Sulfide


French Road Fe, Cu, Pb, Zn Prospect
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 5087640 / 5087570 / 5088770 / 5088910 / 5088410
 Easting 716480 / 716650 / 718270 / 717910 / 717440
Details:
  see the nova scotia mineral database
References:
  NSMOD #F16-005
Further Info:
  see the nova scotia mineral database
Other Minerals:
  arsenopyrite, sphalerite, bismuthinite, chalcopyrite, galena, magnetite, molybdenite, pyrite, pyrrhotite




 

 Cleavage: poor in one direction

 Colour: brassy golden yellow

 Fracture: conchoidal

 Hardness: 3.5 - 4

 Luster: metallic

 Streak: black

 Possible Useage: copper ore, mineral specimen

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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