Weissite

History

Activities related to discovery and approval of the group members

Structural context

Weissite
Crystal System hexagonalCrystal Class dihexagonal dipyramidalSpace Group P6/mmm
a8.3124—8.37 (8.3412)
b8.3124—8.37 (8.3412)
c21.546—21.6 (21.573)
alpha90
beta90
gamma120
volume1289.29—1310.49 (1299.89)

Based on 2 measurements

Chemical context

Stoichiometric formulas

Weissite
mindat.org
  • March 13, 2023Cu2-xTePreviously given as Cu5Te3.
IMA
  • March 13, 2023Cu2-xTe
mineralogy.rocks
  • Aug. 30, 2022Cu2-xTe

Elements recorded on EPMA

2
Cu
2
Te

Physical properties

ColorColor entities, recognized using a custom trained NER model
  • bluish black
Color noteOriginal color note from the source
Bluish black, black (tarnished)
StreakStreak entities, recognized using a custom trained NER model
    Streak noteOriginal streak note from the source
    Black
    Lustre
    Metallic
    Fracture
    Irregular/Uneven
    Transparency
    Opaque
    Hardness
    3
    Calculated density
    5.83