From X-ray microprobe analysis the formula CuxZnyCrzSe4 (x + y + z app
roximate to 3) for the investigated single crystals was determined. Th
e experimental data for the magnetization and the magnetic susceptibil
ity, as well as their dependence on temperature and on the concentrati
on of zinc in the external magnetic fields have been analyzed. The sat
uration moments for small zinc content are closer to CuCr2Se4. For hig
her zinc contents the magnetic moment increases to values closer to no
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