Locality type: Mine Classification Species: 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' (not an IMA approved species) Formula: Cu6 (Cu4 C 2 2+ )Sb4 S12 S Comments: Tetrahedrite was the primary ore mined and can be found as oxidised lumps on the spoil heap. Occasionally found as well formed tetrahedral crystals and assemblages of crystals. Habit: Tetrahedral Colour: Green tarnish when oxidised. Metallic grey when fresh or cleaned with acid Quality for species: Good crystals or rich for species - important (!) Abundance at site: Common Confirmation Validity: Confirmed Confirmation Methods: Visually Identified Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data: Quartz 6 Hematite 4 - var Specularite 4 Chlorite Group 3 Data Mineral Data: Click here to view Tetrahedrite Subgroup data Locality Data: Click here to view Ballycummisk Mine, Audley Mines, Ballydehob, Mizen Peninsula, Cork County, Munster, Ireland Photo Gallery View Gallery (3 photos) Data Identifiers Mindat Occurrence Record ID: 10940 Long-form Identifier: 1:3:10940:8 GUID (UUID V4 ): 0 Nearest other occurrences of Tetrahedrite Subgroup
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Ballycummisk Mine, Audley Mines, Ballydehob, Mizen Peninsula, Cork County, Munster, Ireland