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Selbite

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Formula:
(Ag
 
2
S, CaMg(CO
 
3
)
 
2
, Ag)


A supposed silver carbonate, shown to be a mixture of Acanthite, Dolomite and Silver.
First described from Wenzel Mine, Frohnbach valley, Oberwolfach, Wolfach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Classification of Selbite

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Chemical Properties of Selbite

Formula:
(Ag
 
2
S, CaMg(CO
 
3
)
 
2
, Ag)
Essential elements:Ag, S
All elements listed in formula:Ag, C, Ca, Mg, O, S

Other Names for Selbite

Other Languages:
German:Luftsaures Silber
Selbit
Spanish:Selbita

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.

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    • Localities for Selbite

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    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Wolfach
          • Oberwolfach
            • Frohnbach valley
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p628]
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