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Ge-stannoidite

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Formula:
Cu
 
8
Fe
 
2
ZnGe
 
2
S
 
12
Member of:Stannite Group


The unnamed Ge analogue of stannoidite.

Classification of Ge-stannoidite

IMA status:Published without Approval
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Chemical Properties of Ge-stannoidite

Formula:
Cu
 
8
Fe
 
2
ZnGe
 
2
S
 
12
Essential elements:Cu, Fe, Ge, S, Zn
All elements listed in formula:Cu, Fe, Ge, S, Zn

Relationship of Ge-stannoidite to other Species

Member of:Stannite Group
Other Members of Group:

- +
Briartite
Cu
 
2
(Fe,Zn)GeS
 
4
Famatinite
Cu
 
3
SbS
 
4
Ferrokesterite
Cu
 
2
(Fe,Zn)SnS
 
4
Hocartite
Ag
 
2
(Fe
2+
 
,Zn)SnS
 
4
Kesterite
Cu
 
2
(Zn,Fe)SnS
 
4
Kesterite Subgroup
Kuramite
Cu
 
3
SnS
 
4
Luzonite
Cu
 
3
AsS
 
4
Permingeatite
Cu
 
3
SbSe
 
4
Pirquitasite
Ag
 
2
ZnSnS
 
4
Sakuraiite
(Cu,Zn,Fe)
 
3
(In,Sn)S
 
4
Stannite
Cu
 
2
(Fe,Zn)SnS
 
4
Velikite
(Cu,Hg)
 
11
Sn
 
4
S
 
16

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 Ge-stannoidite

Reference List:

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Paar, W.H., Roberts, A.C., Berlepsch, P., Armbruster, T., Topa, D., Zagler, G. (2004): Putzite, (Cu4.7Ag3.3)8GeS6, a new mineral species from Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina: description and crystal structure. Canadian Mineralogist 42, 1757-1769.

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    • Catamarca
      • Andalgalá Department
        • Capillitas Mine
    		Paar, W.H., Roberts, A.C., Berlepsch, P., Armbruster, T., Topa, D., Zagler, G. (2004): Putzite, (Cu4.7Ag3.3)8GeS6, a new mineral species from Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina: description and crystal structure. Canadian Mineralogist 42, 1757-1769.
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