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Arsenian Renierite

Formula:
Cu
 
11
GeAsFe
 
4
S
 
16
A variety of Renierite

Related to renierite by replacing half of Ge by As, with charge balance maintained by coupled substitution Zn+Ge = Cu+As.
(Should probably be considered an end-member itself rather than a variety of renierite, since no further substitution is possible.)

Classification of Arsenian Renierite

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Chemical Properties of Arsenian Renierite

Formula:
Cu
 
11
GeAsFe
 
4
S
 
16
All elements listed in formula:As, Cu, Fe, Ge, S

Other Information

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    Localities for Arsenian Renierite

    (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.
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Tohoku Region
        • Akita Prefecture
          • Kosaka
    Hayashi, K. et al. (1985) As-bearing renierite from the Furutobe mine, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Journ. of the Japan. Assoc. of Min., Petr. and Econ. Geol. 80, 451-458.
    Am. Min. 71 (1986), 210-221
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