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Epigenite

Name:From the Greek έπιγίγνομαι, to follow after, since it was always found upon baryte vein masses.


A mixture of Tennantite, Chalcopyrite & Pyrite

Classification of Epigenite

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Other Names for Epigenite

Other Languages:
German:Arsenwismutkupfererz
Epigenit
Spanish:Epigenita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Epigenite

Reference List:Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 361.

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    Localities for Epigenite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Böckelsbach valley
    Dana 7:I:362&373.
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