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Olsacherite Mineral Data
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General Olsacherite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb2(SeO4)(SO4) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 653.42 gm |
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Lead 63.42 % Pb 68.32 % PbO |
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Selenium 12.08 % Se 19.43 % SeO3 |
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Sulfur 4.91 % S 12.25 % SO3 |
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Oxygen 19.59 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb2(SeO4)(SO4) |
| Environment: |
Oxidation product of penroseite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1969 |
| Locality: |
Pacajake mine, Hiaco, Bolivia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Juan A. Olsacher (1903-1964), Argentine mineralogist, University of Cordoba. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Olsacherite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Kerstenite |
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Selenolite |
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