Mindat Logo

Dzhezkazganite

Formula:
ReMoCu
 
2
PbS
 
6
?
System:IsometricColour:Grey
Lustre:MetallicHardness:4


Uncertain formula, may be Rhodium rather than Rhenium.

Originally desribed from Dzhezkazgan Mine (Zhezkazgan Mine), Dzhezkazgan, Zhezqazghan Oblysy (Dzezkazgan Oblast'; Dzhezkazgan Oblast'; Djezkazgan Oblast'; Jezkazgan Oblast'), Kazakhstan.

Classification of Dzhezkazganite

IMA status:Discredited
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/D.26-10

2 : Sulphides
D : Sulphides with metal: sulphur, selenium and tellurium < 1:1, Tellurides with Copper, Silver, Gold
26 : Molybdenite series
Dana 7th edition ID:2.0.0.0
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-6908.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Physical Properties of Dzhezkazganite

Lustre:Metallic
Colour:Grey
Hardness (Mohs):4

Crystallography of Dzhezkazganite

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Dzhezkazganite

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Dzhezkazganite

Formula:
ReMoCu
 
2
PbS
 
6
?
Essential elements:Cu, Mo, Pb, Re, S
All elements listed in formula:Cu, Mo, Pb, Re, S

Other Names for Dzhezkazganite

Other Languages:
German:Dzhezkazganit
Spanish:Dzhezkazganita

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.

Internet Links for Dzhezkazganite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Dzhezkazganite on Google
  • Look for Dzhezkazganite images on Google
  • Mineral Dealers:
  • Top quality minerals from Kristalle of California
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Wendel Minerals - Auktion & Shop
  • Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
  • DAKOTA MATRIX offers Cabinet and Rare Species from Worldwide Localities.
  • Fine Minerals from Dan Weinrich Minerals
  • Lapis Mineral Magazin
  • Buy Minerals and Crystals from Crystalarium.com
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
  • rare and unusual minerals mainly crystallized
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality specimens
  • Buy minerals from Mineralium.com
  • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs
  • Page Sponsor

    Sponsorship:This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.

    Localities for Dzhezkazganite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (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.
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Zhezqazghan Oblysy (Dzezkazgan Oblast'; Dzhezkazgan Oblast'; Djezkazgan Oblast'; Jezkazgan Oblast')
      • Dzhezkazgan
    [AmerMin 48 (1963), 209]
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Google
     
    www.mindat.org Web
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2009. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register. Current server date and time: 10th Nov 2009 11:18:43