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Krut'aite

krut'aite

CuSe2

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Overview

Kruťaite, simplified Krut'aite or krutaite, is a rare mineral with the formula CuSe2. It crystallises in the cubic crystal system. It is part of the pyrite group, being composed of Cu2+ ions and Se22− ions. The mineral is most often found as a dark grey aggregate consisting of tiny crystals no more than a millimeter in size. The crystals are opaque in any size.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 4

Scientific references

  1. Krut'aite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3817170 Link
  2. Krut'aite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kru%C5%A5aite Link