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Thometzekite Mineral Data
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General Thometzekite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Pb(Cu,Zn)2(AsO4)2•2(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 649.08 gm |
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Zinc 5.04 % Zn 6.27 % ZnO |
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Copper 14.69 % Cu 18.38 % CuO |
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Arsenic 23.09 % As 35.41 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.62 % H 5.55 % H2O |
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Lead 31.92 % Pb 34.39 % PbO |
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Oxygen 24.65 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbCu1.5Zn0.5(AsO4)2•2(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Rare secondary mineral from an oxidized zone in a dolostone-hosted hydrothermal polymetallic ore deposit |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1985 |
| Locality: |
From Tsumeb, Namibia. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Wilhelm Thometzek, former General Manager of the Tsumeb mining company. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Thometzekite + Pronunciation  |
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