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Arcubisite Mineral Data
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General Arcubisite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ag6CuBiS4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,058.03 gm |
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Iron 0.53 % Fe |
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Copper 6.01 % Cu |
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Silver 61.17 % Ag |
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Bismuth 15.80 % Bi |
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Tellurium 2.41 % Te |
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Lead 1.96 % Pb |
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Sulfur 12.12 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ag6CuBi0.8Pb0.1Fe2+0.1Te0.2S4 |
| Environment: |
In a cryolite deposit. An inadequately characterized mineral. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1976 |
| Locality: |
Ivigtut, Greenland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the composition (ARgentum, CUprum, and BISmuth). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Arcubisite + Pronunciation  |
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