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Belmontite

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Formula:
(Pb, Si, O)


Said to be a silicate of lead. Requires further examination.
According to unpublished results of the type material (see http://www.mineralienatlas.de/lexikon/index.php/MineralData?mineral=Belmontit), it is a mixture.

Originally reported from Belmont, Nye Co., Nevada, USA.

Classification of Belmontite

IMA status:Discredited 2006
Explanation of status:Poor characterisation.
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Chemical Properties of Belmontite

Formula:
(Pb, Si, O)
Essential elements:Pb
All elements listed in formula:O, Pb, Si

Other Names for Belmontite

Other Languages:
German:Belmontit
Spanish:Belmontita

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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    • Nevada
      • Nye Co.
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p65]
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