Tetrahedrite-(Cu) [ Cu6(Cu4CuII2)Sb4S13 ]

Material properties

Formula Cu6(Cu4CuII2)Sb4S13
Abbreviation Ttr-Cu
IMA Status Approved, Pending publication (2022)
Crystal symmetry Cubic
Classification Tetrahedrite (subgroup)
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Tags Mineral, Sulphide

Composition

Element Atoms
S 13
Sb 4
Cu 12
Total: 29

Specimens of Tetrahedrite-(Cu)

Name Owner Materials Phase purity Image
M0233 Tetrahedrite CSIRO Allargentum, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite-(Cu) (54.3%) 54.3
M0398 Tetrahedrite CSIRO Quartz, Siderite, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite-(Cu) (33.5%) 33.5
M2755 Bornite CSIRO Barite, Bornite, Pyrite, Quartz, Stromeyerite, Tetrahedrite-(Cu) (3.5%) 3.5