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Elyite Mineral Data
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General Elyite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4•(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,106.45 gm |
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Copper 5.74 % Cu 7.19 % CuO |
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Hydrogen 0.55 % H 4.88 % H2O |
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Lead 74.91 % Pb 80.69 % PbO |
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Sulfur 2.90 % S 7.24 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 15.91 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb4Cu(SO4)O2(OH)4•(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In vugs in oxidizing Pb-Cu-Zn sulfide ores. Common as a smelter product in slags. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1972 |
| Locality: |
Silver King mine, Ward, Nevada, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for John Ely, an important figure in the early mining history of eastern Nevada. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Elyite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 89798 |
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PDF 50-1613 |
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