IMA mineral species

Kharaelakhite

(Cu,Pt,Pb,Fe,Ni)₉S₈

Sulfide mineral.

Properties

Chemical formula(Cu,Pt,Pb,Fe,Ni)₉S₈
ElementsCu, Pt, Pb, Fe, Ni, S
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolKlh
Nickel–Strunz class2.BB.15

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Komsomol'skii mine, Russia

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.