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Wurtzite Mineral Data
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General Wurtzite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Zn,Fe)S |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 96.50 gm |
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Zinc 60.98 % Zn |
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Iron 5.79 % Fe |
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Sulfur 33.23 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn0.9Fe2+0.1S |
| Environment: |
Of hydrothermal origin in veins with other sulfides. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1861 |
| Locality: |
Pr�bram, Stredocesky kraj, Czech Republic Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the French chemist, Charles A. Wurtze (1817-1884). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Wurtzite  |
| Synonym: |
Radial Blende |
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