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Linnaeite Mineral Data
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General Linnaeite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Co++Co+++2S4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 305.06 gm |
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Cobalt 57.95 % Co |
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Sulfur 42.05 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
CoCo2S4 |
| Environment: |
In hydrothermal veins with other cobalt and nickel sufides. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1845 |
| Locality: |
Bastn�s mines, Riddarhyttan, V�stmanland, Sweden. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the Swedish botanist, C. Linne (1707-1778). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Linnaeite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 24212 |
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Linneite |
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PDF 42-1448 |
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