Stutzite
Ag5-xTe3(x=0.24-0.36) [CNMNC approved formula]
Named for Andreas Stutz (1747-1806), Austrian mineralogist.
IMA status : | Approved Species 1964 () |
CLASSIFICATION | |
Dana (8th edition) : |
02.16.13.01 |
(02) Sulfides - Including Selenides and Tellurides | |
(02.16) with miscellaneous formulae | |
(02.16.13) | |
Nickel-Strunz (10th edition) : |
02.BA.30e |
(02) Sulfides | |
(02.B) Metal Sulfides, M:S > 1:1 (mainly 2:1) | |
(02.BA) With Cu, Ag, Au | |
Crystal system: | Hexagonal System |
Point group (H-M): | 6/mmm (or 6/m 2/m 2/m) — dihexagonal-dipyramidal |