IMA mineral species

Ferrokësterite

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Cu₂FeSnS₄

Sulfosalt mineral.

Ferrokësterite specimen
Ferrokesterite, Arsenopyrite-735673.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

Chemical formulaCu₂FeSnS₄
ElementsCu, Fe, Sn, S
Crystal systemTetragonal
Mohs hardness4
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolFkës
Nickel–Strunz class2.CB.15a

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 4: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.