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Algodonite Mineral Data
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General Algodonite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu6As |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 456.20 gm |
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Copper 83.58 % Cu |
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Arsenic 16.42 % As |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu6As |
| Environment: |
Hydrothermal deposits associated with other copper arsenides. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1857 |
| Locality: |
Chile, Algodones silver mn, Coquimbo Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Algodonite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Whitneyite |
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