2854 - Chalcocite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Tsumeb
Namibia

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

2854

Mineral Name

Chalcocite

Chemical Formula

Cu2S
Specimen Number
024

Lustrous dark gray metallic mass, dull on weathered surfaces

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Tsumeb, Namibia

Locality Lat/Long

-19.2443226, 17.728092

Mine Name

Tsumeb Mine
Original Attributed Locality
Southwest Africa
Tsumeb