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Belmontite
Formula:
(Pb, Si, O)
Said to be a silicate of Lead. Requires further examination.
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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Localities for Belmontite
(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.
USA
Nevada
Nye Co.
Belmont
[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p65]
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