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Watkinsonite Mineral Data
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General Watkinsonite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbCu2Bi4(Se,S)8 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,731.55 gm |
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Copper 7.34 % Cu |
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Bismuth 48.28 % Bi |
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Lead 11.97 % Pb |
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Selenium 29.64 % Se |
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Sulfur 2.78 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
PbCu2Bi4Se6.5S1.5 |
| Environment: |
In a vein-type uranium deposit with other tellurides and selenides. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1987 |
| Locality: |
Otish Mountains uranium deposit, PQ, Canada. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for David H. Watkinson (1937-), Canadian mineralogist. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Watkinsonite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1985-024 |
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