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Chatkalite Mineral Data
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General Chatkalite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu6Fe++Sn2S8 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 931.07 gm |
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Iron 6.00 % Fe |
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Copper 40.95 % Cu |
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Tin 25.50 % Sn |
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Sulfur 27.55 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu6Fe2+Sn2S8 |
| Environment: |
As rounded disseminations in tetrahedite, from a sulfide-bearing quartz vein. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1981 |
| Locality: |
From an unspecified locality in the Chatkalo-Kuramin Mountains, eastern Uzbekistan, USSR. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For the occurrence in the Chatkalo-Kuramin Mountains, USSR. |
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