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Gortdrumite Mineral Data
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General Gortdrumite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cu,Fe)6Hg2S5 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 939.71 gm |
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Iron 2.38 % Fe |
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Copper 37.87 % Cu |
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Mercury 42.69 % Hg |
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Sulfur 17.06 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu5.6Fe2+0.4Hg2S5 |
| Environment: |
Admixed with other sulfide minerals in a vein cutting dolomitized limestone. Estimated Tmax < 200 deg. C. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1983 |
| Locality: |
Gortdrum deposit, Tipperary, Eire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Gortdrumite + Pronunciation  |
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