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Sulfide

Velikite

Cu₂HgSnS₄
Crystal systemTetragonal
ClassSulfide

Velikite

Velikite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfide class, with the chemical formula Cu₂HgSnS₄.

It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system (space group I-42m). It is a member of the Sphalerite, Stannite structural group.

IMA symbol Vel, IMA status: approved, named in 1977.

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 V minerals or help write this entry.