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Geversite Mineral Data
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General Geversite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pt(Sb,Bi)2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 482.20 gm |
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Bismuth 21.67 % Bi |
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Antimony 37.87 % Sb |
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Platinum 40.46 % Pt |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
PtSb1.5Bi0.5 |
| Environment: |
In concentrates of platinum minerals, derived from Pt-Fe-Ni-Cu deposits in ultramafic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1961 |
| Locality: |
In the Driekop mine, eastern Transvaal, South Africa. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For Professor T.W. Gevers. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Geversite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 43105 |
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PDF 45-1341 |
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