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Hinsdalite Mineral Data

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General Hinsdalite Information

Help on Chemical Formula: Chemical Formula: (Pb,Sr)Al3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Help on Composition: Composition: Molecular Weight = 551.33 gm
   Strontium    3.97 %  Sr    4.70 % SrO
   Aluminum    14.68 %  Al   27.74 % Al2O3
   Phosphorus   5.62 %  P    12.87 % P2O5
   Hydrogen     1.10 %  H     9.80 % H2O
   Lead        28.19 %  Pb   30.36 % PbO
   Sulfur       5.82 %  S    14.52 % SO3
   Oxygen      40.63 %  O
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              100.00 %      100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE
Help on Empirical Formula: Empirical Formula: Pb0.75Sr0.25Al3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Help on Environment: Environment: Secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of polymetallic sulfide deposits.
Help on IMA Status: IMA Status: Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1911
Help on Locality: Locality: Golden Fleece mine, Hinsdale County., Colorado, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Help on Name Origin: Name Origin: Named after its locality.
Help on Name Pronunciation: Name Pronunciation: Hinsdalite + Pronunciation Say HINSDALITE