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Rhodostannite Mineral Data
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General Rhodostannite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu2FeSn3S8 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 851.44 gm |
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Iron 13.12 % Fe |
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Copper 14.93 % Cu |
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Tin 41.83 % Sn |
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Sulfur 30.13 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu22(Fe2+)Sn3S8 |
| Environment: |
As a replacement (alteration) product of stannite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1968 |
| Locality: |
Vila Apacheta, Bolivia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for its reddish color compared to stannite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Rhodostannite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 8215 |
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PDF 29-558 |
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