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Bismuthiferous Galena

Formula:
(Pb,Bi,Ag)S
A variety of Galena

A variety of galena containing up to 16 weight percent of bismuth.

Classification of Bismuthiferous Galena

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Chemical Properties of Bismuthiferous Galena

Formula:
(Pb,Bi,Ag)S
Essential elements:
All elements listed in formula:Ag, Bi, Pb, S
Analyical Data:Averages of five electron microprobe analyses of material from Lamo deposit, Dachang ore field, Guangxi Province, China.
Pb (66.94)
Bi (12.47)
Ag  (6.39)
S  (13.65)
Empirical Formula:
(Pb
 
0.76
Bi
 
0.14
Ag
 
0.13
)
 
=1.03
S

Other Names for Bismuthiferous Galena

Synonyms:
Bismuthoan Galena

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 Bismuthiferous Galena

Reference List:Xilin Li (1990): Bismuthoan Galena - A New Variety of Galena. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 9(4), 378-384 (in Chinese with English abstract).

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    Localities for Bismuthiferous Galena

    (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.
    China
     
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Nandan Co.
          • Dachang Sn-polymetallic ore field
    Xilin Li (1990): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 9(4), 378-384.
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