UM2002-23-S:CuFeZn
Valid as an unnamed mineral
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Formula:
Zn2(Fe,Cu)S3
As anhedral, opaque, optically homogeneous grains, up to 150 μm in diameter, with pyrite and marcasite.
Example EPMA data [wt.%]:
Zn 47.30, 46.28
Cu 0.08, 8.85
Fe 18.31, 10.88
Mn 0.21, 0.10
Cd 0.11, 0.10
S 34.33, 34.01
total 100.34, 100.22
(Cu+Zn) ~ const
This corresponds to:
- Zn10.25Fe4.65Cu0.02S15, and
- Zn10.17Fe2.80Cu2.00S15
Example EPMA data [wt.%]:
Zn 47.30, 46.28
Cu 0.08, 8.85
Fe 18.31, 10.88
Mn 0.21, 0.10
Cd 0.11, 0.10
S 34.33, 34.01
total 100.34, 100.22
(Cu+Zn) ~ const
This corresponds to:
- Zn10.25Fe4.65Cu0.02S15, and
- Zn10.17Fe2.80Cu2.00S15
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
54330
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54330:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
b22b227e-726a-4706-a1ef-174821826fe2
IMA Classification of UM2002-23-S:CuFeZn
IMA status notes:
Unnamed (probably valid)
Optical Data of UM2002-23-S:CuFeZn
Colour in reflected light:
bluish-greenish gray
Chemistry of UM2002-23-S:CuFeZn
Mindat Formula:
Zn2(Fe,Cu)S3
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
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Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Papua New Guinea | |
| Kulange et al. (2002) +1 other reference |