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Meneghinite
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Meneghinite is a lead copper antimony sulfide mineral that forms metallic, often prismatic or blocky crystals with a dull to submetallic lustre. The mineral commonly appears in dark, brassy tones, and can occur as compact masses or well-formed crystals that reflect light in a muted way. Its composition and crystal structure yield a dense, heavy feel typical of sulfosalt minerals, with a color range that can tilt toward brass-yellow to brown as inclusions and surface tarnish develop.
- Formula
- Pb13CuSb7S24
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Sulfide (Sulfosalt); lead-copper-antimony sulfide
Where Meneghinite is found
About Meneghinite
Notable specimens arise from Italian localities, where Meneghinite has been described in sulfide-rich hydrothermal veins. Fine examples can display crisp crystal faces and clean, contrasting hues against matrix, making them attractive to collectors who favor sulfosalt varieties and metallic minerals with intricate crystal shapes. The mineral’s relative rarity and its association with classic Italian mining districts contribute to its appeal, as does the satisfaction of identifying a species with a distinctive chemical profile among sulfosalts. Collectors seek Meneghinite for the combination of mineral beauty, historical locality connections, and the technical interest of its complex Pb-Cu-Sb-S analog chemistry.
