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Fletcherite Mineral Data
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General Fletcherite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Cu(Ni,Co)2S4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 309.31 gm |
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Cobalt 9.53 % Co |
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Copper 20.54 % Cu |
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Nickel 28.46 % Ni |
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Sulfur 41.47 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
CuNi1.5Co0.5S4 |
| Environment: |
Found disseminated in copper sulfides, in copper-rich pods replacing dolostone. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1977 |
| Locality: |
At the Fletcher mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For the Fletcher mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Fletcherite + Pronunciation  |
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