Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe) (original) (raw)

A valid IMA mineral species

About Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Formula:

Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S12S

Apparently 2 of the 3 metal sites in the tetrahedrite structure are fully occupied by Ag.

Name:

For the relation to tetrahedrite.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:46256:1

569e4263-80e8-42ea-bcdf-0ccab7973bbd

IMA Classification of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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IMA status notes:

Redefined by the IMA

IMA Formula:

Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S13

Approval history:

Originally published without approval in 1992, redefined by special procedures in 2008. Approved in 2016 as IMA 2016-093.

Classification of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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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

Mineral SymbolsHide

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Pronunciation of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Pronunciation:

Physical Properties of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Hardness:

VHN100=296 - 319 kg/mm2 - Vickers

Optical Data of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Reflectivity:

Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 31.3%.

Chemistry of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Mindat Formula:

Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S12S

Apparently 2 of the 3 metal sites in the tetrahedrite structure are fully occupied by Ag.

Crystallography of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Class (H-M):

43_m_ - Hextetrahedral

Cell Parameters:

a = 10.6116(1) Å

Unit Cell V:

1,194.93 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Type Occurrence of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Place of Conservation of Type Material:

Cotype material is deposited in the mineralogical collections of Queens's University (Miller collection), Ontario, Canada, catalogue number M8224 (holotype) and M7138 (cotype), and the Natural History Museum London, specimen number BM2016,101 (cotype).

Synonyms of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Other Language Names for Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Relationship of Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe) to other SpeciesHide

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Other Members of this group:

Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

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Other InformationHide

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Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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References for Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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Reference List:

Biagioni, Cristian, George, Luke L., Cook, Nigel J., Makovicky, Emil, Moëlo, Yves, Pasero, Marco, Sejkora, Jiří, Stanley, Chris J., Welch, Mark D., Bosi, Ferdinando (2020) The tetrahedrite group: Nomenclature and classification. American Mineralogist, 105 (1) 109-122 doi:10.2138/am-2020-7128

Localities for Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Hide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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- 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.