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Renierite
Kipushi Mine, Kipushi, Haut-Katanga, Congo [DRC]
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| Classification |
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Type Locality
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| Origin Location |
Kipushi Mine, Kipushi, Haut-Katanga, Congo [DRC] |
| Description |
A fine small reference sample of renierite, a rare mineral from the germanite group. This slightly iridescent, bronze-colored submetallic sample comes from the famous Katanga mining district, the type locality for this mineral, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This mineral is one of only a few sources of the rare metalloid element germanium, which is a technology-critical element used commercially as a semi-conductor in transistors and other high tech applications. |
| Luster |
Submetallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Renierite: (Cu1+,Zn)11Fe4(Ge4+,As5+)2S16
monocopper undecazinc tetriron tetragermanium arsenic hexadecasulfur *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Olmiite / Bultfonteinite Fluorite Beryl var. Aquamarine / Quartz Beryl var. Aquamarine / Quartz Beryl var. Aquamarine Celestine |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Zn Fe Ge Ga S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Zn Ge S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Tl As S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Zn Sn S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe W Ge S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Sn As S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Na Cu Fe Zn S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Fe Cu Tl As S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Ag Cu Zn As S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Zn Bi S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Cd Fe Ge S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe As Se S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Mo Ge S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Rh S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Ag Cu As S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Fe Bi S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu As S Ag
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Ag Ge S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Fe Zn Mn S
Cu Zn Fe Ge As S Cu Zn Sb S
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