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Xingzhongite Mineral Data
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General Xingzhongite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Pb,Cu,Fe)(Ir,Pt,Rh)2S4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 645.53 gm |
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Iron 0.87 % Fe |
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Copper 2.95 % Cu |
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Iridium 35.73 % Ir |
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Platinum 18.13 % Pt |
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Rhodium 3.19 % Rh |
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Lead 19.26 % Pb |
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Sulfur 19.87 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb0.6Cu0.3Fe2+0.1Ir1.2Pt0.6Rh0.2S4 |
| Environment: |
In dunite-hosted platinum ores, related to chromium mineralization. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1974 |
| Locality: |
China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the unspecified locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Xingzhongite + Pronunciation  |
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