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Plumbotsumite Mineral Data
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General Plumbotsumite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb5Si4O8(OH)10 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,446.41 gm |
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Silicon 7.77 % Si 16.62 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.70 % H 6.23 % H2O |
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Lead 71.63 % Pb 77.16 % PbO |
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Oxygen 19.91 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb5Si4O8(OH)10 |
| Environment: |
A secondary mineral developed in the oxidized zone above complex galena-bearing ores. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1982 |
| Locality: |
From Tsumeb, Namibia. In the Mammoth-St. Anthony mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For lead, PLUMBum, in the mineral's composition, and the type locality, TSUMeb, Namibia. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Plumbotsumite + Pronunciation  |
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