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Gersdorffite Mineral Data
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General Gersdorffite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NiAsS |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 165.68 gm |
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Nickel 35.42 % Ni |
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Arsenic 45.22 % As |
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Sulfur 19.35 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
NiAsS |
| Environment: |
In hydrothermal vein deposits formed at moderate tempertures. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1843 |
| Locality: |
Zinkwand, Schladming, Styria, Austria. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after Herr von Gersdorff, owner of Schladming Mine, Austria. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Gersdorffite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Gray nickel pyrites |
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Nickel glance |
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