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UM1993-29-TeO:AuPb

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Formula:
(Au,Pb)3TeO2
Colour:
Dark jasmine green
Hardness:
2½ - 3
This page provides mineralogical data about UM1993-29-TeO:AuPb.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
43263
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43263:0

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

IMA status notes:
Unnamed (probably invalid)
Approval history:
Unnamed, and probably invalid.

Physical Properties of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Dark jasmine green
Hardness:
2½ - 3 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Mohs hardness reference species
Comment:
Hardness was found to be less than to equal of that of native gold (i.e. gold as reference species)
Cleavage:
None Observed

Optical Data of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Anisotropism:
Distinct
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)
480nm15.3%
526nm15.3%
546nm18.3%
589nm21.3%
644nm20.4%
656nm19.1%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 21.3%.
Colour in reflected light:
Tea brown with a rosy hue
Internal Reflections:
Absent to very weak
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
Deep tea brown to lighter tea brown

Chemistry of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Mindat Formula:
(Au,Pb)3TeO2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Te17.002 %
O4.264 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Au, O, Pb, Te - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Ca

Crystallography of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Morphology:
Inclusions up to 0.125 x 0.1 mm in native gold, consisting of tabular to prismatic irregular crystals and dendrites up to 0.063 x 0.028 mm.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Geological Setting:
Tellurium-rich gold-bearing quartz veins, hosted in diorite and quartz monzonite

Synonyms of UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Other Language Names for UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

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.

Internet Links for UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

References for UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

Localities for UM1993-29-TeO:AuPbHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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.
China
 
  • Hebei
    • Zhangjiakou
      • Chongli District
        • Shuiquangou Complex
          • Dongping Au-Te ore field
Changjin Cai (1993)
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