stannite

stannite
noun Etymology: Late Latin stannum Date: 1868 a metallic black or gray mineral that is a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin

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  • Stannite — is a mineral, a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin. The chemical formula Cu2FeSnS4. Stannite is used as an ore of tin, consisting of approximately 28% tin, 13% iron, 30% copper, 30% sulfur by weight. It is found in tin bearing, hydrothermal vein… …   Wikipedia

  • stannite — [stan′īt΄] n. [< LL stannum, tin + ITE1] a dark colored, tetragonal mineral, Cu2FeSnS4, an ore of tin; copper iron tin sulfide …   English World dictionary

  • Stannite — Dieser Artikel wurde aufgrund von Mängeln auf der Qualitätssicherungsseite der Redaktion Chemie eingetragen. Dies geschieht, um die Qualität der Artikel aus dem Themengebiet Chemie auf ein akzeptables Niveau zu bringen. Dabei können Artikel… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • stannite — /stan uyt/, n. a mineral, iron black to steel gray in color, with a metallic luster, copper iron tin sulfide, Cu2FeSnS4: an ore of tin. Also called tin pyrites. [1850 55; STANN(UM) + ITE1] * * * ▪ mineral       a sulfide mineral, chemical formula …   Universalium

  • Stannite — Stannine Stan nine ( n[i^]n), Stannite Stan nite ( n[imac]t), n. (Min.) A mineral of a steel gray or iron black color; tin pyrites. It is a sulphide of tin, copper, and iron. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • stannite — staninas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Mineralas. formulė Cu₂FeSnS₄ atitikmenys: angl. stannite rus. станнин …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • Stannite (ion) — The stannite ion is Sn(OH)3−, or similar.There are stannite compounds, for example, sodium stannite, Na2SnO2.See for a list.Stannite ion can be formed by adding strong base to stannous hydroxide.Stannite ion is a strong reducing agent; also, it… …   Wikipedia

  • stannite — noun a dark gray lustrous mineral, a mixed sulphide of copper, iron and tin, CuFeSnS, used as an ore of tin Syn: tin pyrites …   Wiktionary

  • stannite — stan·nì·te s.f. TS mineral. minerale di colore grigio acciaio costituito da solfuro di rame, ferro e stagno, che cristallizza nel sistema tetragonale, utilizzato per l estrazione industriale dello stagno {{line}} {{/line}} DATA: 1895. ETIMO: der …   Dizionario italiano

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