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Pyrrhotite-5C

Formula:
Fe
 
9
S
 
10
System:Orthorhombic
A polytype of Pyrrhotite

Classification of Pyrrhotite-5C

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Crystallography of Pyrrhotite-5C

Crystal System:Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:Cmca {C2/m 2/c 21/a}
Space Group Setting:Cmca
Cell Parameters:a = 6.893Å, b = 11.939Å, c = 28.63Å
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.577 : 1 : 2.398
Unit Cell Volume:V 2,356.12 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Chemical Properties of Pyrrhotite-5C

Formula:
Fe
 
9
S
 
10
Essential elements:Fe, S
All elements listed in formula:Fe, S

Other Names for Pyrrhotite-5C

Other Languages:
German:Pyrrhotin-5C

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 Pyrrhotite-5C

Reference List:Johan P.R. de Villiers, David C. Liles, and Megan Becker (2009): The crystal structure of a naturally occurring 5C pyrrhotite from Sudbury, its chemistry, and vacancy distribution. American Mineralogist 94, 1405-1410.

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    Localities for Pyrrhotite-5C

    (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.
    Canada
     
    • Ontario
      • Sudbury District
        • McKim Township
    American Mineralogist, Volume 94, pages 1405–1410, 2009
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