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Stannite Mineral Data
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General Stannite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu2FeSnS4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 429.91 gm |
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Iron 12.99 % Fe |
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Copper 29.56 % Cu |
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Tin 27.61 % Sn |
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Sulfur 29.83 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu2Fe2+SnS4 |
| Environment: |
In tin-bearing, hydrothermal vein deposits |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1832 |
| Locality: |
Cornwall at Wheal Rock near St. Agnes. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Latin stannum - "tin." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Stannite  |
| Synonym: |
Bell metal ore |
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ICSD 200420 |
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PDF 44-1476 |
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Tin pyrites |
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Volfsonite |
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