sulfarsenide

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Sulfarsenides are a rare group of minerals composed of metals combined with both arsenic and sulfur. They are structurally similar to sulfides and are often classified within that broader mineral group.12

Common examples include arsenopyrite (FeAsS), which is a significant ore of arsenic, and enargite (Cu₃AsS₄), an occasional copper ore. These minerals typically have a metallic luster, are opaque, and possess a high specific gravity. Their complex atomic structures are a subject of study in inorganic chemistry.3415

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Sulfides
The similar but rarer sulfarsenides are grouped here as well. Sulfide minerals consist of one or more metals combined with sulfur; sulfarsenides contain arsenic replacing some of the sulfur.
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The similar but rarer sulfarsenides are grouped here as well. Sulfide minerals consist of one or more metals combined with sulfur; sulfarsenides contain arsenic replacing some of the sulfur.
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