Category Sulfide mineral Crystal system Tetragonal | Strunz classification 2.CB.35a Space group P42c | |
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Formula
(repeating unit) (Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16 Crystal class Scalenohedral (42m)
H-M symbol: (4 2m) | ||
Renierite, (Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16 is a rare copper zinc germanium bearing sulfide mineral. It occurs at the Kipushi Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Namibia, among other places.
Renierite was named after Armand Renier (26 June 1876 - 9 October 1951), a Belgian geologist and Director of the Belgian Geological Survey.
References
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