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Krupkaite Mineral Data

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General Krupkaite Information

Help on Chemical  Formula: Chemical Formula: PbCuBi3S6
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 1,090.08 gm
   Copper    5.83 %  Cu
   Bismuth  57.51 %  Bi
   Lead     19.01 %  Pb
   Sulfur   17.65 %  S
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           100.00 % 
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: PbCuBi3S6
Help on Environment: Environment: In a vein between gneiss and an orthoclase pegmatite intergrown with bismuthinite.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Approved IMA 1974
Help on Locality: Locality: Krupka, Srredocesky kraj, Czech Republic. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named for the locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Krupkaite + Pronunciation Say KRUPKAITE
Help on Synonym: Synonym: ICSD 30776
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