IMA mineral species
Catamarcaite
Cu₆GeWS₈
Sulfosalt mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density4.807 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | Cu₆GeWS₈ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Ge, W, S |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.807 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ctm |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.CB.35b |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Capillitas mine, Argentina
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Catamarcaite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1050308 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Hexagonal