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Galkhaite Mineral Data
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General Galkhaite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cs,Tl)(Hg,Cu,Zn)6(As,Sb)4S12 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,727.48 gm |
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Cesium 4.62 % Cs |
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Thallium 4.73 % Tl |
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Zinc 3.79 % Zn |
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Copper 5.52 % Cu |
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Mercury 40.64 % Hg |
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Antimony 2.82 % Sb |
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Arsenic 15.61 % As |
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Sulfur 22.27 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cs0.6Tl0.4Hg3.5Cu1.5ZnAs3.6Sb0.4S12 |
| Environment: |
Hydrothermal Hg-Au deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1972 |
| Locality: |
In the mercury deposits of Gal-Khaya, Yakutia, and Khaidarkan, Kirgizia, Russia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Galkhaite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 38361 |
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PDF 35-553 |
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