Renierite

Renierite
General
Category Sulfide mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
(Cu,Zn)11(Ge,As)2Fe4S16
Strunz classification 2.CB.35a
Crystal system Tetragonal
Identification
Color bronze yellow, pinkish brown
Crystal habit granular
Crystal symmetry Tetragonal - scalenohedral
H-M symbol (42m)
Space Group: P42c
Cleavage absent
Fracture Uneven
Mohs scale hardness 4.5
Luster metallic
Streak dark gray
Specific gravity 4.4
Refractive index opaque

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.[1][2]

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