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Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

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Formula:
Pb
 
3
Cu
 
2
Bi
 
10
S
 
19
Colour:Light lead-grayHardness:2½
Name:After the locality at Rezbánya, Romania.


Not the Rezbanyite (of Hermann).

Classification of Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

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Physical Properties of Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Light lead-gray
Streak:Black
Hardness (Mohs):2½
Cleavage:Poor/Indistinct
Fracture:Irregular/Uneven
Density (measured):6.09 - 6.39 g/cm3
Density (calculated):6.89 g/cm3

Crystallography of Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

Morphology:Massive, fine granular to compact.

Optical Data of Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

Type:Anisotropic
Anisotropism:Strong
Colour in reflected light:White

Chemical Properties of Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

Formula:
Pb
 
3
Cu
 
2
Bi
 
10
S
 
19
Essential elements:Bi, Cu, Pb, S
All elements listed in formula:Bi, Cu, Pb, S

Other Information

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 Rezbanyite (of Frenzel)

Reference List:

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Frenzel (1883), Min. Mitt.: 5: 175.

Wherry and Foshag (1921), Washington Academy of Science, Journal: 11: 1.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 470-471.

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    Romania
     
    • Bihor Co.
      • Nucet
    		Palache et al (1944), Dana's System of Mineralogy, 7th. ed., vol. 1: 470.
    • Caras-Severin Co.
      • Banat Mts
        • Ocna de Fier-Dognecea District
    		Palache et al (1944), Dana's System of Min., seventh ed., vol. 1: 470.
    Russia
     
    • Western-Siberian Region
      • Altaiskii Krai
        • Rudnyi Altai
    		Eremin, N. I.; Okrugin, V. M.; Pozdnyakova, N. V.; Sergeeva, N. E. (1973): Mineralogy of the Strezhanskoe chalcopyrite-complex ore deposit at the Rudnii Altai. Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta, Seriya 4: Geologiya, 28, 58-75 (in Russian).
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