Anilite

TSNB14
Mineral

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 (?)