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Weissbergite Mineral Data
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General Weissbergite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
TlSbS2 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 390.27 gm |
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Thallium 52.37 % Tl |
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Antimony 31.20 % Sb |
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Sulfur 16.43 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
TlSbS2 |
| Environment: |
In late stage hydrothermal veins that brecciate silicified dolomitic carbonate rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1978 |
| Locality: |
East ore zone, Carlin mine, Elko, Eureka County, Nevada, USA Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for Byron G. Weissberg, Chemistry division, D.S.I.R., New Zeland. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Weissbergite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 35498 |
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PDF 29-1331 |
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