Berndtite
A variety of Minerals
What is Berndtite?
Tin(IV) sulfide is a compound with the formula SnS2. The compound crystallizes in the cadmium iodide motif, with the Sn(IV) situated in "octahedral holes' defined by six sulfide centers. It occurs naturally as the rare mineral berndtite. It is useful as semiconductor material with band gap 2.2 eV.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Yellow-brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 1 - 2
- Density
- 4.55 g/cm³
- Streak
- Golden yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SnS2
- Elements
- S, Sn
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