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Iridisite Mineral Data
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General Iridisite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Ir,Cu,Rh,Ni,Pt)S2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 186.82 gm |
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Copper 10.20 % Cu |
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Nickel 3.14 % Ni |
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Iridium 30.87 % Ir |
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Platinum 10.44 % Pt |
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Rhodium 11.02 % Rh |
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Sulfur 34.33 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ir0.3Cu0.3Rh0.2Ni0.1Pt0.1S2 |
| Environment: |
Heavy mineral concentrate from placers derived from nearby ultramafic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Approved IMA |
| Locality: |
Unstated locality in China. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
The name is intended to distinguish the mineral from "normal" iridium sulfide. |
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