Apthonite
A variety of Tetrahedrite Subgroup
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Formula:
(Cu,Zn,Ag)12Sb4S13
A variety of tetrahedrite with a high silver content.
Compare argentotetrahedrite-(Fe) and related silver-rich members of the tetrahedrite group.
Originally reported from Gärdsjön mines, Grums, Värmland, Sweden.
Compare argentotetrahedrite-(Fe) and related silver-rich members of the tetrahedrite group.
Originally reported from Gärdsjön mines, Grums, Värmland, Sweden.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
284 (as Apthonite)
3924 (as Tetrahedrite Subgroup)
3924 (as Tetrahedrite Subgroup)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:284:6 (as Apthonite)
mindat:1:1:3924:2 (as Tetrahedrite Subgroup)
mindat:1:1:3924:2 (as Tetrahedrite Subgroup)
Similar Names
| Aphtonite | A synonym of Freibergite Subgroup | Ag6[Cu4Fe2]Sb4S13-x |
Chemistry of Apthonite
Mindat Formula:
(Cu,Zn,Ag)12Sb4S13
Element Weights:
Other Language Names for Apthonite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Apthonite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-284.html
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References for Apthonite
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Localities for Apthonite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Sweden | |
| Svanberg (1847) |
