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Pekoite Mineral Data
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General Pekoite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbCuBi11(S,Se)18 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 3,240.51 gm |
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Copper 1.96 % Cu |
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Bismuth 70.94 % Bi |
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Lead 6.39 % Pb |
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Selenium 4.87 % Se |
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Sulfur 15.83 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbCuBi11S16Se2 |
| Environment: |
In magnetite pipes that cut felsic sediments and pyroclastics. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1976 |
| Locality: |
Peko mine, Tennant Creek, Australia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for its locality. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Pekoite  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 60151 |
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PDF 30-488 |
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