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Pottsite Mineral Data
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General Pottsite Information
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Chemical Formula: |
PbBiH(VO4)2•2(H2O) |
Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 683.10 gm |
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Vanadium 14.91 % V 26.63 % V2O5 |
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Bismuth 30.59 % Bi 34.11 % Bi2O3 |
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Hydrogen 0.74 % H 6.59 % H2O |
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Lead 30.33 % Pb 32.67 % PbO |
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Oxygen 23.42 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
Empirical Formula: |
PbBiH(VO4)2•2(H2O) |
Environment: |
Oxide zone of a tungsten mine. |
IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1988 |
Locality: |
Potts, Lander Coundy, Nevada. USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
Name Pronunciation: |
Pottsite |
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