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Nukundamite Mineral Data
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General Nukundamite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Cu,Fe)4S4 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 367.05 gm |
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Iron 30.43 % Fe |
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Copper 34.63 % Cu |
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Sulfur 34.94 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Cu2Fe2+2S4 |
| Environment: |
As a primary mineral in a Kuroko-type deposit, also found as an alteration product of chalcopyrite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1979 |
| Locality: |
Undu mine, Nukundamu, Fiji. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nukundamite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 100727 |
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PDF 16-159 |
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