Log InRegister
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreOur ScienceMindat Newsletter [Free Download]Contact Us
Donate to MindatSponsor a PageCorporate SponsorshipSponsored Pages
Learning CenterWhat Is a Mineral?The Most Common Minerals on EarthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesMindat Newsletter [Free Download]The ElementsThe Mineral Quiz
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryMineral Visual ExplorerAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDMinerals by CountryAlphabetical Mineral IndexAlphabetical Locality SearchMineral Association SearchList of CountriesLocalities Near MePhoto SearchSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMore Search Options
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
MineralsPetrologyFossilsMeteoritesGeologic Time
Mining CompaniesStatisticsMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsDevice SettingsTime Machine
Read DiscussionsIdentification Request
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColourPhoto Colour ExplorerNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Hakite-(Hg)

A valid IMA mineral species
This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
03807880017271923563114.jpg
Hakite-(Hg), etc.

Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
00521990017271923593252.jpg
Hakite-(Hg)

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
01257490017271923635332.jpg
Hakite-(Hg), etc.

Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
03807880017271923563114.jpg
Hakite-(Hg), etc.

Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
00521990017271923593252.jpg
Hakite-(Hg)

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
01257490017271923635332.jpg
Hakite-(Hg), etc.

Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
03807880017271923563114.jpg
Hakite-(Hg), etc.

Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
00521990017271923593252.jpg
Hakite-(Hg)

Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico
Hide all sections | Show all sections

About Hakite-(Hg)Hide

09095110017271923686361.jpg
Jaroslav Hak
Formula:
Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4Se12Se
Colour:
Grey-brown to creamy-white
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
4½
Specific Gravity:
6.3 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Originally named hakite, without the suffix, in honour of Jaroslav Hak (b. 1931, Kutna Hora, Czechoslovakia), geologist and mineralogist in former Institute of Ore Research in Kutná Hora and then in the Czech Geological Survey in Prague. The suffix was added later with the acceptance of the IMA 18-K proposal.
Isostructural with:
Tetrahedrite Subgroup
Tetrahedrite Group. Compare the chemically very similar pošepnýite, which may be its Hg4Cu2 analogue.

Renamed from hakite due to the acceptance of the IMA 18-K proposal.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1803
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1803:2

Similar NamesHide

Hakite-(Cd)A valid IMA mineral speciesCu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4Se12Se
Hakite-(Fe)A valid IMA mineral speciesCu6(Cu4Fe22+)Sb4Se12Se
Hakite-(Zn)A valid IMA mineral speciesCu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4Se12Se
HaliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredNaCl
HauckiteA valid IMA mineral speciesFe33+(Mg,Mn2+)24Zn18(SO4)4(CO3)2(OH)81
HokoiteMn2+Mn23+SiO6 · H2O
HäggiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredV3+V4+O2(OH)3
Makite
OakiteA synonym of Lithiophorite

IMA Classification of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

IMA status:
Approved
IMA Formula:
Cu1+6(Cu1+4Hg2+2)Sb3+4Se2-13
Approval year:
1970
First published:
1971
Type description reference:
Johan, Zdenek, Kvacek, Milan (1971) La hakite, un nouveau minéral du groupe de la tétraédrite. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 94 (1) 45-48 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1971.6549

Classification of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
2.GB.05

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
G : Sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites
B : Neso-sulfarsenites, etc. with additional S
Dana 8th ed.:
3.3.6.4

3 : SULFOSALTS
3 : 3 <ø < 4
Hey's CIM Ref.:
5.4.9

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
4 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Zn and Hg

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
Hak-HgIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
HakThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Pronunciation of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Lustre:
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Grey-brown to creamy-white
Streak:
White
Hardness:
4½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN40=306 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Density:
6.3 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Type:
Isotropic
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)
420nm32.8%
440nm33.8%
460nm34.0%
480nm34.0%
500nm33.7%
520nm33.2%
540nm33.0%
560nm33.1%
580nm33.2%
600nm33.5%
620nm33.9%
640nm33.6%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 34.0%.
Colour in reflected light:
Creamy white to clear brown

Chemistry of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Mindat Formula:
Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4Se12Se
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Se40.252 %
Cu24.918 %
Sb19.098 %
Hg15.732 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Se
Cu
Sb
Hg
Elements listed:
Cu, Hg, Sb, Se - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
As

Crystallography of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
43m - Hextetrahedral
Space Group:
I43m
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.83 Å
Unit Cell V:
1270.24 ų
Z:
8
Morphology:
Anhedral grains to 0.3mm.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])

Type Occurrence of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Předbořice deposit, Předbořice, Kovářov, Písek District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
General Appearance of Type Material:
Anhedral grains, to 0.3 mm.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; National School of Mines, Paris, France.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In epithermal calcite veins.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
BerzelianiteChalcopyriteClausthaliteGoethiteNative Gold
HematitePyriteUmangiteUraninite
Reference:
Johan, Zdenek, Kvacek, Milan (1971) La hakite, un nouveau minéral du groupe de la tétraédrite. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 94 (1) 45-48 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1971.6549

Synonyms of Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Other Language Names for Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Simplified Chinese:硒黝铜矿
Spanish:Hakita
Traditional Chinese:硒黝銅礦

Relationship of Hakite-(Hg) to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Hakite Subgroup > Tetrahedrite Group
Other Members of Hakite Subgroup:
Hakite-(Cd)Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
Hakite-(Fe)Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
Hakite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
26 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with ClausthalitePbSe
12 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with BerzelianiteCu2-xSe (x ≈ 0.12)
9 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with EucairiteAgCuSe
7 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with TiemanniteHgSe
4 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with CalciteCaCO3
2 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with Native GoldAu
2 photos of Hakite-(Hg) associated with 'Chalcopyrite-Eskebornite Series'
1 photo of Hakite-(Hg) associated with MilotaitePdSbSe
1 photo of Hakite-(Hg) associated with UraniniteUO2
1 photo of Hakite-(Hg) associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.GB.'Polybasite-Tac'[Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.GB.Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Zn)[Ag6]4+(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12◻Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Argentotetrahedrite-(Hg)Ag6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Annivite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Bi4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Pošepnýite(Cu+3◻3)(Hg2+4Cu+2)Sb4Se12(Se0.5◻0.5)Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tennantite-(Cu)Cu6(Cu4Cu2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Argentopolybasite[Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9AgS4]Trig. 32 : P321
2.GB.Tennantite-(Mn)Cu6(Cu4Mn2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Argentotetrahedrite-(Cd)Ag6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Stibioústalečite(Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(Sb2Te2)Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Stibiogoldfieldite(Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(Sb2Te2)S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Argentotetrahedrite-(Zn)Ag6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tetrahedrite-(Cd)Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Arsenogoldfieldite(Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(As2Te2)S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Arsenoústalečite(Cu4Cu2)(Cu4Cu+2)(As2Te2)Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tennantite-(In)Cu6(Cu5In)As4S13Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Zvěstovite-(Fe)Ag6(Ag4Fe2+2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Hakite-(Fe)Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tennantite-(Cd)Cu6(Cu4Cd2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.XKenorozhdestvenskayaite-(Fe)[Ag6]4+(Ag4Fe2+2)Sb4S12◻Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tetrahedrite-(Cu)Cu6(Cu4Cu2+2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Hakite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Zvěstovite-(Zn)Ag6(Ag4Zn2)As4S12SIso.
2.GB.Hakite-(Cd)Cu6(Cu4Cd2)Sb4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Kenoargentotennantite-(Fe)[Ag6]4+(Cu4Fe2)As4S12◻Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tennantite-(Hg)Cu6(Cu4Hg2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tetrahedrite-(Mn)Cu6(Cu4Mn2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tennantite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.Tetrahedrite-(Ni)Cu6(Cu4Ni2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Rozhdestvenskayaite-(Zn)Ag6(Ag4Zn2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Argentotennantite-(Zn)Ag6(Cu4Zn2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Argentotennantite-(Fe)Ag6(Cu4Fe2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Freibergite Subgroup(Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tennantite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tetrahedrite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : F43m
2.GB.05Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tennantite-(Fe)Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)As4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tetrahedrite-(Fe)Cu6(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Tetrahedrite-(Hg)Cu6(Cu4Hg2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)[Ag6]4+(Cu4Fe2+2)Sb4S12◻Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Giraudite-(Zn)Cu6(Cu4Zn2)As4Se12SeIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05Goldfieldite(Cu4◻2)(Cu4Cu+2)Te4S12SIso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.05'UM1992-21-S:AgFeSb'Ag6(Ag4Fe2+2)Sb4S12SIso.
2.GB.10SelenostephaniteAg5SbSe4Orth. 222 : P212121
2.GB.10StephaniteAg5SbS4Orth. mm2 : Cmc21
2.GB.15'UM2003-14-S:AgBiFeTe'Ag16FeBiTe3S8
2.GB.15'UM1979-17-S:BiCuFe'~Cu18Fe4BiS16
2.GB.15Pearceite[Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.GB.15Argentopearceite[Ag6As2S7][Ag9AgS4]Trig. 32 : P321
2.GB.15Cupropolybasite[Cu6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4]Trig. 3m : P31m
2.GB.15Fengruiite[Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS2Te2]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.GB.15Auropearceite[Ag6As2S7][Ag9AuS4]Trig. 32 : P321
2.GB.15Selenopolybasite[(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2(S,Se)7][Ag9Cu(S,Se)2Se2]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.GB.15Polybasite[Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.GB.15Auropolybasite[Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9AuS4]Trig. 32 : P321
2.GB.15Cupropearceite[Cu6As2S7][Ag9CuS4]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.GB.20Vorontsovite(Hg5Cu)Σ6TlAs4S12Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.20Ferrovorontsovite(Fe5Cu)Σ6TlAs4S12Iso. 43m : I43m
2.GB.20Galkhaite(Hg5Cu)CsAs4S12Iso. 43m : I43m

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Turns brown with 20% KCN solution; other reagents negative.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Hakite-(Hg)Hide

References for Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Localities for Hakite-(Hg)Hide

Showing 19 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
Hide all sections | Show all sections

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • La Rioja Province
    • General Lamadrid Department
      • Villa Castelli
        • Sierra de Cacho
Brodtkorb (2002) +2 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
Josef Vajdak (2008) +3 other references
      • Háje
Pavel Skacha photo +1 other reference
Sejkora et al. (2024)
      • Příbram
        • Bytíz
Plášil et al. (2026)
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
Kopecký et al. (2010)
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Zálesí
Sejkora et al. (2014)
  • Plzeň Region
    • Klatovy District
      • Nalžovské Hory
        • Ústaleč
Sejkora et al. (2024)
    • Tachov District
      • Zadní Chodov
Scharmová et al. (1995)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Kovářov
        • Předbořice
Johan et al. (1971) +1 other reference
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Nové Město na Moravě
Förster et al. (2002)
      • Rožná
        • Rožná deposit
Vavřín (1994) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
Can Min 40 et al. (2002) +1 other reference
          • Shaft 366
Forster et al. (2004)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Sapporo City
Nakata et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Sonora
    • Moctezuma Municipality
      • Moctezuma
Panczner (1987)
Russia
 
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Khuzhir ore field
Damdinov et al. (2016)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Medvezhyegorsky District
      • Zaonezhie peninsula
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data of ...
Sweden
 
  • Östergötland County
    • Valdemarsvik
Adelmann et al. (2022)
Quick NavTopAbout Hakite-(Hg)Unique IdentifiersSimilar NamesIMA Classification Classification Mineral SymbolsPronunciation Physical Properties Optical Data Chemistry Crystallography X-Ray Powder DiffractionGeological EnvironmentType Occurrence SynonymsOther LanguagesRelationshipsCommon AssociatesStrunz-MindatOther InformationInternet Links References Localities Locality List
 
and/or  
Mindat.org® is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Mindat® and mindat.org® are registered trademarks of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2026, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau.
Content on this site may not be used to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop artificial intelligence or machine learning models without prior written permission - see our Terms & Conditions.
To cite: Ralph, J., Von Bargen, D., Martynov, P., Zhang, J., Que, X., Prabhu, A., Morrison, S. M., Li, W., Chen, W., & Ma, X. (2025). Mindat.org: The open access mineralogy database to accelerate data-intensive geoscience research. American Mineralogist, 110(6), 833–844. doi:10.2138/am-2024-9486.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: October 2, 2026 19:22:25 Page updated: August 31, 2026 14:38:07
Go to top of page