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Stutzite Mineral Data
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General Stutzite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
Ag5-xTe3,(x=0.24-0.36) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 889.78 gm |
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Silver 56.98 % Ag |
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Tellurium 43.02 % Te |
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100.00 % |
Empirical Formula: |
Ag4.7Te3 |
Environment: |
As replacement masses in hydrothermal deposits associated with other tellurides and sulfides. |
IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1964 |
Locality: |
Sacaramb, Romania. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for Andreas Stutz (1747-1806), Austrian mineralogist. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Stutzite |
Synonym: |
Stuetzite |
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