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Cylindrite Mineral Data
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General Cylindrite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb3Sn4FeSb2S14 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,844.71 gm |
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Iron 3.03 % Fe |
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Tin 25.74 % Sn |
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Antimony 13.20 % Sb |
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Lead 33.70 % Pb |
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Sulfur 24.34 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb3Sn4Fe2+Sb2S14 |
| Environment: |
In tin-bearing hydrothermal veins. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1893 |
| Locality: |
Poopo, in Oruro, Boliva. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek, kylindros, "cylinder." |
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