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TitleTennantite
DescriptionTennantite forms a series with the much more common mineral tetrahedrite, Cu12Sb4S13, (copper antimony sulfide). The two share the same crystal structure, but they differ in the percentage of arsenic versus antimony.
LocationEngland. Near Cornwall.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-18.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #101.
Key wordsTennantite, England
Tech details575 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1254