Owensite
| Owensite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | (Ba, Pb)6(Cu, Fe, Ni)25S27 |
| IMA symbol | Owe |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Crystal class | Hexoctahedral |
| Space group | cubic |
| Identification | |
| Color | pale brownish grey |
| Luster | Metallic |
| References | |
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.