Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
A valid IMA mineral species
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About Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Formula:
Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
Named during a reclassification of the tetrahedrite group (IMA proposal 18-K, detailed in Biagioni et al (2020)). The suffix indicates the dominant M(1)C constituent (the charge compensating constituent).
Added due to the acceptance of the IMA 18-K proposal.
More common than tetrahedrite-(Fe).
More common than tetrahedrite-(Fe).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
53583
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:53583:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
31163676-f2dd-4eef-804e-31c942a8bc57
IMA Classification of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Approved
IMA Formula:
Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S13
First published:
2020
Type description reference:
Classification of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
2.GB.05
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
G : Sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites
B : Neso-sulfarsenites, etc. with additional S
2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
G : Sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites
B : Neso-sulfarsenites, etc. with additional S
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.
Symbol | Source | Reference |
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Ttr-Zn | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Ttr | Whitney & Evans (2010) | Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371 |
Pronunciation of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
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Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Mindat Formula:
Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
4 3m - Hextetrahedral
Space Group:
F4 3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.3798(8) Å
Unit Cell V:
1,118.32 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
---|---|
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism | |
32 : Ba/Mn/Pb/Zn deposits, including metamorphic deposits | |
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12]) |
Type Occurrence of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Co-Type Localities:
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Neotype material (from Horhausen):
Museo di Storia Naturale, Pisa University, Italy, catalogue number #19910.
Musée de Minéralogie, Mines Paris-Tech, France, catalogue number #83693.
Co-neotype material (from the Namex deposit):
Canadian Museum of Nature, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, catalogue number CMNMC 87261.
Museo di Storia Naturale, Pisa University, Italy, catalogue number #19910.
Musée de Minéralogie, Mines Paris-Tech, France, catalogue number #83693.
Co-neotype material (from the Namex deposit):
Canadian Museum of Nature, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, catalogue number CMNMC 87261.
Reference:
Biagioni, C., George, L.L., Cook, N.J., Makovicky, E., Moëlo, Y., Pasero, M., Sejkora, J., Stanley, C.J., Welch, M.D., Bosi, F. (2020): The tetrahedrite group: nomenclature and classification. American Mineralogist 105, 109-122.
Synonyms of Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Other Language Names for Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
German:Tetraedrit-(Zn)
Relationship of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) to other Species
Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Tetrahedrite-(Cd) | Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Tetrahedrite-(Cu) | Cu6(Cu4Cu2+2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Tetrahedrite-(Fe) | Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Tetrahedrite-(Hg) | Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Tetrahedrite-(Mn) | Cu6(Cu4Mn2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Tetrahedrite-(Ni) | Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S | Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m |
Forms a series with:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
10 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
6 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
6 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Triplite | Mn2+2(PO4)F |
6 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
5 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Galena | PbS |
4 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
4 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
3 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
3 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Fluorite | CaF2 |
3 photos of Tetrahedrite-(Zn) associated with Tennantite-(Fe) | Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)As4S12S |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
2.GB. | Polybasite-Tac | |
2.GB. | Argentotetrahedrite-(Hg) | Ag6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Hakite-(Zn) | Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4Se12Se |
2.GB. | Hakite-(Cd) | Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4Se12Se |
2.GB. | Argentotetrahedrite-(Zn) | Ag6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Pošepnýite | (Cu+3◻3)(Hg2+4Cu+2)Sb4Se12(Se0.5◻0.5) |
2.GB. | Argentopearceite | Ag16As2S11 |
2.GB. | Zvěstovite-(Zn) | Ag6(Ag4Zn2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Kenoargentotennantite-(Fe) | [Ag6]4+(Cu4Fe2)As4S12◻ |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(Hg) | Cu6(Cu4Hg2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Zn) | [Ag6]4+(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12◻ |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(Cu) | Cu6(Cu4Cu2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Stibiogoldfieldite | (Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(Sb2Te2)S12S |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(Ni) | Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Tetrahedrite-(Ni) | Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Stibioústalečite | (Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(Sb2Te2)Se12Se |
2.GB. | Arsenogoldfieldite | (Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(As2Te2)S12S |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(In) | Cu6(Cu4(In3+Cu+))As4S12S |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(Cd) | Cu6(Cu4Cd2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Tetrahedrite-(Mn) | Cu6(Cu4Mn2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Argentopolybasite | [Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9AgS4] |
2.GB.X | Kenorozhdestvenskayaite-(Fe) | [Ag6]4+(Ag4Fe2+2)Sb4S12◻ |
2.GB. | Argentotetrahedrite-(Cd) | Ag6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Tennantite-(Mn) | Cu6(Cu4Mn2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Zvěstovite-(Fe) | Ag6(Ag4Fe2+2)As4S12S |
2.GB. | Hakite-(Fe) | Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4Se12Se |
2.GB. | Tetrahedrite-(Cu) | Cu6(Cu4Cu2+2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB. | Arsenoústalečite | (Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(As2Te2)Se12Se |
2.GB. | Tetrahedrite-(Cd) | Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Argentotennantite-(Zn) | Ag6(Cu4Zn2)As4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Freibergite Subgroup | (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 |
2.GB.05 | Giraudite-(Zn) | Cu6(Cu4Zn2)As4Se12Se |
2.GB.05 | Goldfieldite | (Cu4◻2)(Cu4Cu+2)Te4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Hakite-(Hg) | Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4Se12Se |
2.GB.05 | Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe) | Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Rozhdestvenskayaite-(Zn) | Ag6(Ag4Zn2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | UM1992-21-S:AgFeSb | Ag6(Ag4Fe2+2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Tennantite-(Zn) | Cu6(Cu4Zn2)As4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Tennantite-(Fe) | Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)As4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Tetrahedrite-(Fe) | Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.05 | Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe) | [Ag6]4+(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4S12◻ |
2.GB.05 | Tetrahedrite-(Hg) | Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4S12S |
2.GB.10 | Selenostephanite | Ag5SbSe4 |
2.GB.10 | Stephanite | Ag5SbS4 |
2.GB.15 | Pearceite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
2.GB.15 | Polybasite | [Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
2.GB.15 | UM2003-14-S:AgBiFeTe | Ag16FeBiTe3S8 |
2.GB.15 | Selenopolybasite | [(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2(S,Se)7][Ag9Cu(S,Se)2Se2] |
2.GB.15 | Cupropearceite | [Cu6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
2.GB.15 | Cupropolybasite | [Cu6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
2.GB.15 | UM1979-17-S:BiCuFe | ~Cu18Fe4BiS16 |
2.GB.20 | Galkhaite | (Hg5Cu)CsAs4S12 |
2.GB.20 | Vorontsovite | (Hg5Cu)Σ6TlAs4S12 |
2.GB.20 | Ferrovorontsovite | (Fe5Cu)Σ6TlAs4S12 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
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References for Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Localities for Tetrahedrite-(Zn)
Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| Feitzinger et al. (1991) |
| G.Feitzinger (1991) |
Feitzinger et al. (1991) | |
Feitzinger et al. (1991) | |
Feitzinger et al. (1991) | |
| Auer (2023) |
| Auer (2021) |
| C.Auer (2019) |
| Auer (2023) |
| Strasser (1989) |
Kolitsch et al. (2022) | |
| C.Auer (2021) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2018) |
| C.Auer (2024) |
| C. Auer (2022) |
| C. Auer (2023) |
| C. Auer (2023) |
| C. Auer (2023) |
| C.Auer (2021) |
| Kolitsch et al. (2020) |
| C. Auer (2023) |
Bolivia | |
| Velebil et al. (2023) |
| Velebil et al. (2023) |
| Velebil et al. (2023) |
Velebil et al. (2023) | |
| Velebil et al. (2023) |
Canada | |
| Woodside et al. (2000) |
| Biagioni et al. (2020) |
Chile | |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor | |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
China | |
| Guifang Zhao et al. (1987) |
| Xinhui Liu et al. (2010) +2 other references |
| Dequan Shuai and Xiaojiang Hu (1995) |
| Jianglong Li et al. (2012) |
| Jinchun Li et al. (2005) +3 other references |
| Binghui Chen et al. (1994) +1 other reference |
| Xuehui Xia et al. (1996) |
| Xilin Li and Guanxin Wang (1990) |
| Yongke Chen et al. (2004) |
| Wei +5 other references |
| Dezhi Cao et al. (2006) |
| Xinhui Liu et al. (2013) |
| Enkui Cao (1991) |
| Changfu Chen et al. (1999) |
| Qingmin Jin et al. (1992) |
| Wang Xiaochun (2000) |
| Zhenghua Hu et al. (2011) |
| Likuan Zhu et al. (2012) |
| Hercule Shen |
Czech Republic | |
| Sejkora et al. (2021) |
| Sejkora et al. (2024) |
| Sejkora et al. (2023) |
| Pauliš P et al. (2020) |
France | |
| Robert Pecorini collection; EDX ... |
Germany | |
| Kolitsch et al. (2019) |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Desor (04/2020) |
| Franco Luca Bonino +1 other reference |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| ... |
| Desor (04/2020) |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| Hartmut Hensel Collection |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor and Gerhard Möhn |
| Möhn et al. (08/2020) |
Greece | |
| Papavasiliou et al. (2016) |
Iran | |
| Mehrabi et al. (2016) |
Italy | |
| Feruglio (1966) +1 other reference |
| Venerandi Pirri (1977) +1 other reference |
| Gentile et al. (2023) |
| Bortolozzi (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| SEM-EDS Bologna University |
| Bazzoni C. et al. +1 other reference |
Kosovo | |
| Mederski et al. (2023) |
Mederski et al. (2021) | |
Mexico | |
| SEM-EDS by Joy Desor |
Morocco | |
| Georges FAVREAU collection + EDS |
Norway | |
| Husdal (2023) |
Husdal (2021) | |
| Andresen et al. (2020) |
Pakistan | |
| Hussain et al. (2021) |
Peru | |
| Erich U. Petersen et al. (1990) |
| rruff-2.geo.arizona.edu (n.d.) |
Joan Rosell (2023) | |
| John Attard specimen |
Poland | |
| Muszyński et al. (2023) |
| Mederski et al. (2020) |
| Mederski et al. (2020) |
Mederski et al. (2020) | |
Russia | |
| webmineral.ru (2020) |
| Sejkora et al. (2023) |
| Michurin et al. (2024) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Kasatkin et al. (2022) |
| Nagornaya et al. (2021) |
Bortnikov et al. (2004) | |
| Kasatkin et al. (2023) |
| Tolstykh et al. (2022) |
| Obushkov et al. (2010) |
| Nenasheva et al. (2011) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Kasatkin et al. (2022) |
| Kuzhuget et al. (2022) |
R. V. Kuzhuget et al. (2017) | |
Senegal | |
| Fermor 2011: Ore Deposits in an ... |
Slovakia | |
| Martin Števko-unpublished |
| Martin Števko-unpublished |
| Števko M. (2020) |
| Števko M. (2021) |
| Števko M. (2022) |
| Sejkora J. et al. (2021) |
Spain | |
| Joan Rosell (2023) |
Switzerland | |
| EDXS analyses et al. (Hg below detection limit) |
| EDXS analyses by P. Roth on different (yet rare) |
| Ansermet et al. (2021) |
EDXS analyses | |
Ansermet et al. (2021) | |
Ansermet et al. (2021) | |
Ansermet et al. (2021) | |
Ansermet et al. (2021) | |
Ansermet et al. (2021) | |
Tajikistan | |
| Badalov et al. (1975) |
USA | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| collected by and in the collection of ... +1 other reference |
| Burbank et al. (1969) |
| Peter Cristofono SEM-EDS data and ... |
| Schubert (2017) |
| Kampf et al. (2022) |
| Jenkins and Misiur (1994) |
| Collected by and in the collection of ... |
| rruff.info (2009) |
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