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Sulfosalt

Drechslerite

Tl₄(Sb₄₋ₓAsₓ)S₈ (1 < x < 2)
Crystal systemTriclinic
ClassSulfosalt

Drechslerite

Drechslerite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula Tl₄(Sb₄₋ₓAsₓ)S₈ (1 < x < 2).

It crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system (space group P-1). It is a member of the Weissbergite structural group.

IMA symbol Dre, IMA status: approved, named in 2019.

It is found associated with Distribution From Lengenbach quarry, Binn Valley, Valais, Switzerland.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more D minerals or help write this entry.