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Bournonite Mineral Data
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General Bournonite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbCuSbS3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 488.69 gm |
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Copper 13.00 % Cu |
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Antimony 24.91 % Sb |
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Lead 42.40 % Pb |
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Sulfur 19.68 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbCuSbS3 |
| Environment: |
Moderate temperature hydrothermal veins. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1805 |
| Locality: |
Wheal Boys, St Endellion, Cornwall, England Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the French mineralogist, J. L. de Bournon (1751-1825). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Bournonite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Endellionite |
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ICSD 14303 |
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PDF 42-1407 |
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Wheel Ore |
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