Chemistry:Danbaite

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Danbaite
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General
CategoryNative element mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
CuZn2
Strunz classification1.AB.10b
Crystal systemIsometric
Unit cella = 7.7615 Å; Z = 1
Identification
ColorSilvery white to grayish white
CleavageNone
Mohs scale hardness4
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Streakbronze
DiaphaneityOpaque
Specific gravity7.36
References[1]

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

References

  1. Page Danbaite: Mineral information, data and localities on "Mindat.org - Mines, Minerals and more". Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. https://www.mindat.org/min-1217.html.