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TitleZinkenite
DescriptionZinkenite, Pb9Sb22S42 (lead antimony sulfide), is a sulfosalt, a segment of sulfides where the antimony acts more like a metal than a non-metal and occupies a position where it is bonded to sulfurs. A variety of zinkenite from Tasmania contains a small amount of silver.
LocationGermany. Near Harz.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-07-18.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #251.
Key wordsZinkenite, Germany
Tech details566 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1264