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Tennantite

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Tennantite

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Description
Locality: 
Manto Cobriza Mine, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.2 × 4.5 × 3.1 cm
Description

Lots of crystals of tennantite, which are noted for their high brightness. Under the loupe crystals also can be seen bornite. All acompanied by calcite crystals, and a layer of asbesto on andesite matrix.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tennantite

Formula: 
Cu6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]As4S13
Strunz: 
2.GB.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.5
Type Locality: 
Cornwall, England, UK

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