Chenzhangruite

chenzhangruite

denningite group

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Formula: MnFe2+Te4+4O10
Valence: Mn2+Fe2+Te4+4O10
Tellurite of manganese and ferrous iron, denningite group
Crystal system: Tetragonal

Chenzhangruite is a new mineral, approved in 2024 and to date (April 2026) reported only from the type locality, and still pending publication.

Localities

At the type locality, the Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Moctezuma Municipality, Sonora, Mexico, chenzhangruite occurs as a secondary mineral in the tellurium-rich deposit (Mindat).
Chenzhangruite from the Moctezuma Mine - Image

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