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Mckinstryite Mineral Data
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General Mckinstryite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Ag,Cu)2S |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 212.34 gm |
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Copper 23.94 % Cu |
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Silver 60.96 % Ag |
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Sulfur 15.10 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ag1.2Cu0.8S |
| Environment: |
Low temperature mineral in silver deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1966 |
| Locality: |
Foster mine, Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Hugh E. McKinstry (1896-1961), U. S. Economic geologist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Mckinstryite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1966-012 |
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