Pyrrhotite-6C
A structural variant of Pyrrhotite
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About Pyrrhotite-6C
Formula:
Fe11S12
Specific Gravity:
4.663 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
46090
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:46090:7
Similar Names
| Pyrrhotite-11H | A synonym of 'Pyrrhotite-11C' | |
| Pyrrhotite-2C | A synonym of Troilite | |
| Pyrrhotite-4M | A synonym of 'Pyrrhotite-4C' | |
| Pyrrhotite-5H | A synonym of 'Pyrrhotite-5C' |
Physical Properties of Pyrrhotite-6C
Density:
4.663 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Chemistry of Pyrrhotite-6C
Mindat Formula:
Fe11S12
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Pyrrhotite-6C
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
m - Domatic
Space Group:
Bb
Setting:
Cc
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.8973(15) Å, b = 11.954(3) Å, c = 17.602(4) Å
α = 90°, β = 101.302(4)°, γ = 90°
α = 90°, β = 101.302(4)°, γ = 90°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.577 : 1 : 1.472
Unit Cell V:
1423.1 ų
Z:
4
Comment:
Crystal structure data adapted to more conventional Cc setting (was Fd)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.989 Å | (17) |
| 2.987 Å | (34) |
| 2.877 Å | (5) |
| 2.652 Å | (12) |
| 2.651 Å | (12) |
| 2.073 Å | (33) |
| 2.072 Å | (33) |
| 1.725 Å | (24) |
| 1.724 Å | (12) |
| 1.438 Å | (6) |
Comments:
Calculated from Cc structure (AMCSD); very weak peaks not listed. Powder pattern very similar to that of pyrrhotite 5C.
Synonyms of Pyrrhotite-6C
Common Associates
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Other Information
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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References for Pyrrhotite-6C
Localities for Pyrrhotite-6C
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Russia | |
| Ivanyuk et al. (2018) |
| Gregory Ivanyuk et al. (2018) | |
South Africa | |
| de Villiers et al. (2010) |
Mponeng Mine, West Wits, Far West Rand, West Rand District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa