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Tetrahedrite Group

Formula:
A
 
12
B
 
4
X
 
13


Cubic sulphides, selenides and tellurides of general formula A12B4X13.
By far the most common members are tennantite and tetrahedrite.

Classification of Tetrahedrite Group

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Chemical Properties of Tetrahedrite Group

Formula:
A
 
12
B
 
4
X
 
13

Relationship of Tetrahedrite Group to other Species

Minerals in Group:
Argentotennantite:
(Ag,Cu)
 
10
(Zn,Fe)
 
2
(As,Sb)
 
4
S
 
13
Freibergite:
(Ag
 
4+2x
Cu
 
2-2x
)[(Cu, Ag)
 
4
(Fe, Zn)
 
2
]Sb
 
4
S
 
12
S
 
1-x
 (0 < x < 1)
Giraudite:
(Cu,Zn,Ag)
 
12
(As,Sb)
 
4
(Se,S)
 
13
Goldfieldite:
Cu
 
12
(Te,Sb,As)
 
4
S
 
13
Hakite:
(Cu,Hg,Ag)
 
12
Sb
 
4
(Se,S)
 
13
Tennantite:
(Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)
 
12
As
 
4
S
 
13
Tetrahedrite:
(Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
 
12
Sb
 
4
S
 
13

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 Tetrahedrite Group

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    Argentina
     
    • Catamarca
      • Andalgalá
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (2002) Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina. Vol. 1 (elements, sulphides and sulphosalts). (Asociacion Mineralogica Argentina)
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