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Mercurian Gold

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Formula:
(Au,Hg)
A variety of Gold

A variety of gold with a Mercury content of up to 15 weight percent.

Classification of Mercurian Gold

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Chemical Properties of Mercurian Gold

Formula:
(Au,Hg)
All elements listed in formula:Au, Hg

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 Mercurian Gold

Reference List:

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Murphy (1931) Journal of the Institute of Metals, London, Proceedings: 46: 507.

Stenbeck (1933) Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, Hamburg, Leipzig: 214: 16.

Palache, C., Berman, H. & Frondel, C. (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, 834pp.: 89.

Youqin Zhou and Kuiren Wang (2003): Gold in the Jinya Carlin-type Deposit: Characterization and Implications. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering 2(2), 83-100.

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  • Localities for Mercurian Gold

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    China
     
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Fengshan Co.
    Zhou, Y., and Wang, K. (2003): Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering 2(2), 83-100.
    Philippines
     
    • Mindanao
      • Southern Mindanao Region
        • Davao del Sur Province
    Shaofeng Huang (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(5), 935-942
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