IMA mineral species
Gallite
CuGaS₂
Sulfide mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density4.413 g/cm³
Heavy
| Chemical formula | CuGaS₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Ga, S |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.413 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gal |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.CB.10a |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kipushi Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Kipushi Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
- 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
- Gallite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q411230 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Tetragonal