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Chvilevaite Mineral Data
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General Chvilevaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na(Cu,Fe,Zn)2S2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 209.96 gm |
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Sodium 10.95 % Na |
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Zinc 6.23 % Zn |
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Iron 15.96 % Fe |
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Copper 36.32 % Cu |
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Sulfur 30.54 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaCu1.2Fe2+0.6Zn0.2S2 |
| Environment: |
In heavy sands derived from the contact metamorphic zone between a siliceous marble and ultramafic rock. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1988 |
| Locality: |
From an unspecified locality in Sichuan Province, China. In the Gavasai ore field, location not further given, USSR. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek "chroma," "color," as all chromium compounds are colored. |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 39255 |
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PDF 42-1366 |
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