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Mineral

Enargite

Enargite — reference photo

Enargite is a mineral with the chemical formula Cu3AsS4. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and metallic to sub-metallic luster.

Enargite properties

TypeMineral
Chemical formulaCu3AsS4
Mohs hardness3.5 - 4
LusterMetallic to sub-metallic
Typical colorsDark steel-gray to black
FormationTypically forms in hydrothermal veins
Rarity7 / 10

Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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