Owensite is a mineral discovered in the Wellgreen Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd deposit, Yukon, with the formula (Ba, Pb)6(Cu, Fe, Ni)25S27. The mineral is related to djerfisherite, but lacks the Cl and monovalent metals found in the latter.
Owensite | |
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General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | (Ba, Pb)6(Cu, Fe, Ni)25S27 |
IMA symbol | Owe[1] |
Crystal system | Isometric |
Crystal class | Hexoctahedral |
Space group | cubic |
Identification | |
Color | pale brownish grey |
Luster | Metallic |
References | [2][3] |