IMA mineral species

Cooperite

PtS

Sulfide mineral.

Gray

Cooperite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaPtS
ElementsPt, S
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness—
Density10.101 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCpe
Nickel–Strunz class2.CC.35b

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Rustenburg, South Africa · Mokopane, South Africa

  • 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.