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Chalcopyrite Group

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Formula:
ADX
 
2
A, D = various metals
X = S, Se.


A group of metal sulphides and selenides, structurally closely related to the sphalerite (ZnS) structure type.
The general formula is ADX2, where A, D = various metals, X = S, Se.

Classification of Chalcopyrite Group

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Chemical Properties of Chalcopyrite Group

Formula:
ADX
 
2


A, D = various metals
X = S, Se.

Relationship of Chalcopyrite Group to other Species

Group Members:
Chalcopyrite
CuFeS
 
2
Eskebornite
CuFeSe
 
2
Gallite
CuGaS
 
2
LaforĂȘtite
AgInS
 
2
Lenaite
AgFeS
 
2
Roquesite
CuInS
 
2

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 Chalcopyrite Group

Reference List:

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Hall, S.R. (1975) Crystal structures of the chalcopyrite series. Canadian Mineralogist: 13: 168-172.

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