Category Sulfide mineral Strunz classification 2.CB.15c Space group I222 (No. 23) | Formula(repeating unit) Cu6Cu2(Fe,Zn)3Sn2S12 Crystal system Orthorhombic | |
Crystal class Disphenoidal (222)H-M symbol: (2 2 2) | ||
Stannoidite is a sulfide mineral composed of five chemical elements: copper, iron, zinc, tin and sulfur. Its name originates from Latin stannum (tin) and Greek eides (or Latin oïda meaning "like"). The mineral is found in hydrothermal Cu-Sn deposits.
Stannoidite was first described in 1969 for an occurrence in the Konjo mine, Okayama prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan.
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