Mineral Species
Anilite
Type Locality
No
Composition
Cu7S4
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Status at Tsumeb
Doubtful
Entry Number
Species; TSNB14
General Notes
The possibility that "digenite" reported from Tsumeb might, at least in part, be anilite was mooted by Hughes (1987). However, its presence at Tsumeb has not been confirmed.
The occurrence of anilite at Tsumeb is considered doubtful pending certain identification.
Associated Minerals
chalcocite (?); digenite (?)