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Teallite Mineral Data
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General Teallite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbSnS2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 390.04 gm |
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Tin 30.44 % Sn |
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Lead 53.12 % Pb |
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Sulfur 16.44 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbSnS2 |
| Environment: |
A hydrothermal mineral found in tin veins, sometimes an important ore. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1904 |
| Locality: |
Silver mines of Santa Rosa, Antequera, Bolivia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Jethro Justinian Harris Teall (1849-1924), Director of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Teallite  |
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