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Proustite-Pyrargyrite Series

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Series Formula:
Ag
 
3
AsS
 
3
-
Ag
 
3
SbS
 
3
A series between Proustite and Pyrargyrite

While evidence from natural occurrences suggests a miscibility gap between Proustite and Pyrargyrite at lower temperatures, such a gap has never been confirmed, neither in the field nor in the laboratory.

Classification of Proustite-Pyrargyrite Series

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Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Proustite-Pyrargyrite Series

Reference List:

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P. Toulmin III (1963): Proustite-pyrargyrite solid solutions. American Mineralogist 48, 725-736.

Harlov, D.E. (1999): Thermochemistry of Ag-Cu exchange equilibria between proustite, sinnerite, and pearceite; constraints on Ag-Cu and As-Sb mixing in pyrargyrite-proustite. European Journal of Mineralogy, 11, 709-719.

L. Bindi, G. Pratesi, P.G. Spry (2010): Crystallographic and chemical constraints on the nature of the proustite-pyrargyrite solid solution series. American Mineralogist, 95, 1725-1729.

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  • Localities for Proustite-Pyrargyrite Series

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Chile
     
    • Antofagasta Region
      • Antofagasta Province
        • Sierra Gorda District
    Sernageomin database 2006;Stgo de Chile
    • Atacama Region
      • Copiapó Province
    Sernageomin database 2005;Stgo de Chile
        • Chañarcillo
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    Henwood, W.J. (1871): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 8(1), 69-153
    Henwood, W.J. (1871): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 8(1), 69-153
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    Henwood, W.J. (1871): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 8(1), 69-153
    A. Moesta; "Chlor, Brom und Jodverbindungen des Silbers in der natur"; Facultat zu Marburg; Schnellpressendruck von C.L. Pfeil, Marburg, 1869
    Sernageomin database 2005;Stgo de Chile
    Sernageomin database 2005;Stgo de Chile
        • Lomas Bayas district
    García A.Z. (1917); "Breves apuntes sobre algunos centros mineros principales del Departamento de Copiapó", Edit. La Unión; Valparaíso; Chile.
    A.G. carcía Z.; "Breves apuntes sobre algunos centros mineros principales del departamento de Copiapó; La Union Edit, Valparaiso, Chile, 1917
    A.G. García Z.; "Breves apuntes sobre algunos centros mineros principales del departamento de Copiapó; La Union Edit, Valparaiso, Chile, 1917
    García A.Z. (1917); "Breves apuntes sobre algunos centros mineros principales del departamento de Copiapo"; Edit. Unión, Valparaiso, Chile.
    Cia Minera Los Amigos(1924); Minas Los Amigos, mineral del Romero-Lomas Bayas", Copiapó; CCM, Copiapó.
        • Sierra Desierto district
    Sernageomin database 2005;Stgo de Chile
    • Coquimbo Region
      • Elqui Province
        • La Serena
          • Arqueros Ag Mining District
    Domeyko I. (1876); "Mineralogía", Vol. II, Edit. Ferrocarril, Stgo de Chile.
    Indonesia
     
    • Kalimantan Island (Borneo Island)
      • Kalimantan Timur Province (East Kalimantan Province)
    Davies, A. G. S. et al. (2008): Econ. Geol. 103, 717-757.
    Norway
     
    • Buskerud
      • Kongsberg
        • Kongsberg Silver Mining District
          • Overberget Mining Field
    Neumann, H. (1944): Silver deposits at Kongsberg. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse 162, pp. 68-70
    Neumann, H. (1944): Silver deposits at Kongsberg. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse 162, pp. 68-70
    Neumann, H. (1944): Silver deposits at Kongsberg. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse 162, pp. 68-70
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