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Oosterboschite Mineral Data
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General Oosterboschite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Pd,Cu)7Se3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 960.38 gm |
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Copper 3.31 % Cu |
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Palladium 72.03 % Pd |
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Selenium 24.67 % Se |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pd6.5Cu0.5Se3 |
| Environment: |
In the oxidation zone of a Cu-Co mine. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1970 |
| Locality: |
Musonoi mine, Shaba, Zaire. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for M. R. Oosterbosch, (1908-), Belgian mining engineer. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Oosterboschite + Pronunciation  |
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