IMA mineral species
Isocubanite
CuFe₂S₃
Sulfide mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness3.5
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A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | CuFe₂S₃ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Cu, Fe, S |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Icb |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 2.CB.55b |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): East Pacific Rise
- 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
- Isocubanite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q425798 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
3–4
Cubic