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Chaméanite

• Formula:
  (Cu,Fe)₄As(Se,S)₄

• System: Isometric

• Name:
  Named for the locality, Chaméane, Puy-de-Dôme, France

• IMA Status: Valid (Approved)
  Approved 1980

• Type Locality:
  Chaméane Uranium Deposit, Chaméane, Sauxillanges, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France

• Dana 8th: 3.2.8.1
  
  3 : SULFOSALTS
  2 : ø = 4

• Hardness (Mohs): 4½

• Density: 6.17 g/cm³ (calculated)

• Lustre: Metallic

• Diapheny: Opaque

• Colour: Grey

• Streak: (not reported)