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Bismuthian Tetrahedrite

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Obertalbach valley, Schladminger Tauern Mts, Schladming, Styria, Austria
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Formula:
Cu
 
12
(Sb,Bi)
 
4
S
 
13
A variety of Tetrahedrite

A bismuthian variety of Tetrahedrite.
Originally reported from Gosan Mine, Saint-Luc, Anniviers Valley, Wallis (Valais), Switzerland.

Classification of Bismuthian Tetrahedrite

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Chemical Properties of Bismuthian Tetrahedrite

Formula:
Cu
 
12
(Sb,Bi)
 
4
S
 
13
Essential elements:As, Cu, S
All elements listed in formula:Bi, Cu, S, Sb

Other Names for Bismuthian Tetrahedrite

Synonyms:
Rionite (of Brauns and Petersen)
Other Languages:
German:Annivit
Wismutfahlerz
Spanish:Annivita

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.

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    Localities for Bismuthian Tetrahedrite

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    (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.
    Argentina
     
    • La Rioja
      • Sierra de Famatina
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (1973) 5th Congreso Geologico Argentino 1:63-68, Cordoba.
    • Salta
      • Nevados de Palermo
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (1973) 5th Congreso Geologico Argentino 1:63-68, Cordoba.
    Austria
     
    • Styria
      • Schladming
        • Schladminger Tauern Mts
          • Obertalbach valley
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    • Tyrol
      • North Tyrol
        • Inn valley
          • Brixlegg - Schwaz area
            • Schwaz
              • Arzberg Mt.
                • Schwazer Eisenstein
    		Lapis 19(7/8):13-78 (1994)
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Haut-Rhin
        • Fecht valley (Munster valley)
          • Muhlbach
    		J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
    Slovakia
     
    • Košice Region
      • Eastern Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
    		Pauliš P., Ďuďa R., 2002:Nejznámejší mineralogická nalezište Slovenska. Kuttna, Kutná Hora, 136p
    Sweden
     
    • Gästrikland
      • Gävle
        • Sandviken
    		GFF (1984) 106:4, 305-317
    Switzerland
     
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Anniviers Valley
        • Grimentz
    		Picot, P. and Johan, Z. (1977). Atlas des Minéraux Métalliques, BRGM, Elsevier
        • Saint-Luc
    		No reference listed
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