A mineral with composition near to Cu5FeS6 has been found associated with native sulfur and covellite in the volcanic sulfur deposit at Aucanquilcha. Microprobe, optical and X-ray powder diffraction data match closely a previously reported occurrence at Nu-kundamu, Fiji. Comparison with equilibrium synthesis by Kullerud and others indicates formation in the temperature range 434-482°C.

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