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Sulfosalt

Tennantite-(Zn)

Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₃
Crystal systemCubic
ClassSulfosalt
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Tennantite-(Zn)

Tennantite-(Zn) is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfosalt class, with the chemical formula Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)As₄S₁₃.

It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system. It is a member of the Tetrahedrite structural group.

IMA symbol Tnt-Zn, IMA status: approved, named in 1855.

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 T minerals or help write this entry.