Tennantite

Formula: (Cu,Ag,Zn,Fe)12(As,Sb)4S13

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, except in very thin flinters, cherry-red, polished section gray, varying with admixed elements, commonly with bluish green tint

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: isotropic, polished section isotropic

Optical sign:

Refractive indices: n ≥ 2.72

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