Owensite
| Owensite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Ba, Pb)6(Cu, Fe, Ni)25S27 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Crystal class | Hexoctahedral |
| Space group | cubic |
| Identification | |
| Color | pale brownish grey |
| Luster | Metallic |
| References | [1][2] |
Owensite is a mineral discovered in the Wellgreen Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd deposit, Yukon, with the formula (Ba, Pb)6(Cu, Fe, Ni)25S27. The mineral is related to djerfisherite, but lacks the Cl and monovalent metals found in the latter.
References
- ^ Szymanski, Jan T. "The crystal structure of owensite,(Ba, Pb) 6 (Cu, Fe, Ni) 25 S 27, a new member of the djerfisherite group." The Canadian Mineralogist 33.3 (1995): 671-677.
- ^ "Owensite: Owensite mineral information and data". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2017-12-30.