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Danbaite

Danbaite is a native element mineral of copper and zinc. It was first described in 1982.

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Danbaite
General
CategoryNative element mineral
FormulaCuZn2
Strunz classification1.AB.10b
Crystal systemIsometric
Unit cella = 7.7615 Å; Z = 1
Identification
ColorSilvery white to grayish white
CleavageNone
Mohs scale hardness4
LusterMetallic
Streakbronze
DiaphaneityOpaque
Specific gravity7.36
References1

Danbaite is a native element mineral of copper and zinc. It was first described in 1982.

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References

  1. Page Danbaite: Mineral information, data and localities on "Mindat.org - Mines, Minerals and more". Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. Retrieved 2023-05-26.