stannite
stannite, a sulfide mineral, chemical formula Cu2FeSnS4, that is an ore of tin. It is ordinarily found associated with other sulfide minerals in tin veins, as at Cornwall, England; Zeehan, Tasmania; and Bolivia. Stannite is a member of the chalcopyrite group of sulfides. Stannite crystals have tetragonal symmetry. For chemical formula and detailed physical properties, see sulfide mineral (table).
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Article Title:
stannite
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
04 December 2017
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November 14, 2026