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Skaergaardite Mineral Data
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General Skaergaardite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
CuPd |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 173.19 gm |
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Zinc 1.47 % Zn |
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Iron 3.87 % Fe |
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Copper 30.09 % Cu |
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Tin 1.10 % Sn |
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Tellurium 0.29 % Te |
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Palladium 59.42 % Pd |
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Platinum 1.13 % Pt |
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Lead 0.36 % Pb |
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Gold 2.27 % Au |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pd0.96Au0.02Pt0.01Cu0.82Fe0+0.12Zn0.03Sn0.01Te0.004Pb0.003 |
| Environment: |
Minor sulfide phase associated with an ultrabasic, rhythmically layered gabbroic body. CsCl structure, isostructural with wairauite. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 2004 (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
Skaergaard intrusion, Kangerdlugssuaq area, East Greenland. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the locality. |
| Synonym: |
IMA2003-049 |
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