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Kirkiite Mineral Data
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General Kirkiite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb10Bi3As3S19 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 3,532.96 gm |
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Bismuth 17.75 % Bi |
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Arsenic 6.36 % As |
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Lead 58.65 % Pb |
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Sulfur 17.24 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb10Bi3As3S19 |
| Environment: |
In a hydrothermal Pb-Zn deposit. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1985 |
| Locality: |
In the Aghios Philippos Pb-Zn deposit, near Kirki, Thrace, Greece. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Kirkiite  |
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