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Zdenekite Mineral Data
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General Zdenekite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaPbCu++5(AsO4)4Cl•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 1,229.13 gm |
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Sodium 1.87 % Na 2.52 % Na2O |
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Copper 25.85 % Cu 32.36 % CuO |
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Arsenic 24.38 % As 37.40 % As2O5 |
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Hydrogen 0.82 % H 7.33 % H2O |
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Lead 16.86 % Pb 18.16 % PbO |
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Chlorine 2.88 % Cl 2.88 % Cl |
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Cl -0.65 % -O=Cl2 |
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Oxygen 27.34 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
NaPbCu5(AsO4)4Cl•5(H2O) |
| Environment: |
In a tennantite-bearing horizon near the contact with a lead-bearing horizon in pillars 78, 78b, and 80 in the northern part of the mine. |
| IMA Status: |
Approved IMA 1995 |
| Locality: |
The Cap Garonne mine, near Le Pradet, 12 km east of Toulon, Var, France. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
For Dr. Johan Zdenek (1935-), mineralogist and Director of Scientific Affairs of the Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres, France. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Zdenekite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
IMA1992-037 |
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