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TitleTetahedrite with galena, bindheimite, and linarite from California
DescriptionTetrahedrite, (Cu,Fe)12Sb4S13 (copper antimony sulfide), is named for its common crystal form, the tetrahedron. Tetrahedrite is in an informal group of minerals called the “fahlerz” or “fahlores” group.
LocationUSA ▹ California
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-18.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #816.
Key wordstetrahedrite, galena, bindheimite, linarite, California
Tech details903 KB. Hand specimen.
GeoDIL number1260