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Scrutinyite Mineral Data
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General Scrutinyite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbO2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 239.20 gm |
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Lead 86.62 % Pb 100.00 % PbO2 |
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Oxygen 13.38 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbO2 |
| Environment: |
Oxidized portions of Pb bearing deposits closely associated with plattnerite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1988 |
| Locality: |
Sunshine #1 mine, Hansonburg district, Socorro County, New Mexico. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
The name alludes to the close scrutiny that is necessary to distinguish the mineral from its dimorph, plattnerite. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Scrutinyite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 20362 |
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PDF 45-1416 |
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