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UM1965-07-E:CuSn

Invalid as an unnamed mineral
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About UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

Formula:
Cu3Sn
Müller and Lidin (2014) suggest the formula Cu3+xSn and a modulated crystal structure for synthetic material.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
7736
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7736:7

Similar NamesHide

UM1965-06-E:CuSnA synonym of 'Eta-bronze'
UM1980-01-E:CuZnInvalid as an unnamed mineralCu3Zn
UM1980-02-E:CuZnInvalid as an unnamed mineralCu4.45Zn
UM1981-18-S:CuSnCu6CuSn2S8
UM1985-05-E:CuSn(Cu,Pb)5Sn2
UM1986-11-CO:ZnZn-C-O-H ?
UM1986-49-S:CuSnCu11Sn5S16
UM2000-05-E:AuSnInvalid as an unnamed mineralAuSn2

IMA Classification of UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

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

Classification of UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

1.AC.15

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
C : Indium-tin family

Chemistry of UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu3Sn

Müller and Lidin (2014) suggest the formula Cu3+xSn and a modulated crystal structure for synthetic material.
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Cu61.626 %
Sn38.374 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of UM1965-07-E:CuSn associated with IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
3 photos of UM1965-07-E:CuSn associated with 'Tin-bearing Copper'(Cu,Sn)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.AC.05Native IndiumInTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
1.AC.10Native TinSnTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
1.AC.15'Eta-bronze'Cu6Sn5Hex.
1.AC.15SorositeCu1+x(Sn,Sb)Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AC.15YuanjiangiteAuSnHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
1.AC.20RumoiiteAuSn2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca

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 UM1965-07-E:CuSnHide

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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.
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
      • Vitim Plateau
        • Khiagda ore field
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2011)
  • Komi Republic
    • Timan Range
[AmMin 85:1845]
 
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