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Brass Mineral Data
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General Brass Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu3Zn2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 321.42 gm |
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Zinc 40.69 % Zn |
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Copper 59.31 % Cu |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu3Zn2 |
| Environment: |
Base metal ore bodies containing copper and zink sulfides where partial oxidation can create the mineral. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Approved IMA |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named as an alloy of copper and zinc. |
| Synonym: |
Laiton |
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Messing |
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