Minerals of the Clear Clear Management Area

Djurleite

Found at:

Gem Mine

Djurleite is a rare copper sulfide mineral with a grayish blue to black color and opaque metallic luster. Its jardness is 2.5 - 3. This mineral is closely related to chacosite. Named in 1962 after S. Djurle, who synthesized the compound before its discovery in nature.

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