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A gray to black mineral, Cu₂FeSnS₄, having a metallic luster. Also called tin pyrites.

[Late Latin stannum, tin; see stannic + -ite.]

stannite [ˈstænaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a grey metallic mineral that consists of a sulphide of tin, copper, and iron and is a source of tin. Formula: Cu₂FeSnS₄

[from stannum + -ite¹]

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stannite - a dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin

tin pyrites

mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

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