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Selenium Mineral Data
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General Selenium Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Se |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 78.96 gm |
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Selenium 100.00 % Se |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Se |
| Environment: |
Low temperature due to sublimation of fumarolic vapors. Oxidation-reduction of selenium-bearing solutions in sandstone U and U-V deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1828 |
| Locality: |
Grants District, McKinley County, New Mexico, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek, Selene, "goddess of the Moon" to contrast Tellure, "earth". |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Selenium  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 22251 |
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PDF 42-1425 |
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Selen tellurium - Mixture with tellurium |
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