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UM1991-//-Te:Bi

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Formula:
Bi2Te
On the basis of available data, the mineral appears to be identical to the valid unnamed phase UM1980-16-Te:Bi. It is optically similar to pilsenite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
41224
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:41224:7

Similar NamesHide

UM1968-05-Te:BiBi2Te5
UM1978-24-Te:BiBi3Te4
UM1978-25-Te:BiBi3Te5
UM1980-16-Te:BiInvalid as an unnamed mineralBi2Te
UM1988-25-Te:BiBi9Te4
UM2009-29-Te:BiValid as an unnamed mineralBiTe3

Physical Properties of UM1991-//-Te:BiHide

Transparency:
Opaque

Optical Data of UM1991-//-Te:BiHide

Anisotropism:
Distinct
Bireflectance:
Distinct
Colour in reflected light:
Bright white with a yellowish tint

Chemistry of UM1991-//-Te:BiHide

Mindat Formula:
Bi2Te
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Bi76.611 %
Te23.389 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Bi, Te - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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Localities for UM1991-//-Te:BiHide

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • São José da Varginha
Cabral et al. (2015)
China
 
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field
Xiangping Gu et al. (2001) +1 other reference
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Danba Co.
        • Xintaizi Au ore field
Ma et al. (2024)
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