Elaterite
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About Elaterite
Formula:
(C,H,O,S)
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
Name:
From the Greek 'ελατηρ' (pine) for the supposed origin of the resin.
First Recorded Locality:
An elastic bitumen, shown to be a branched polythene possibly with essential sulfur up to 1.4% (Heidberg & Grak, 1969)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9426
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9426:5
Similar Names
| Laterite | A rock classification type |
Chemistry of Elaterite
Mindat Formula:
(C,H,O,S)
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| C | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
First Recorded Occurrence of Elaterite
Synonyms of Elaterite
Other Language Names for Elaterite
Varieties of Elaterite
| Thioelaterite | An elaterite containing thioalcohols and thioethers. Analysis: C 82.27, H 12.35, N+O 1.69, Ash 0.73 |
| Wiedgerite | Trade name for a soft bitumen resembling elaterite but containing much sulfur and water. |
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.
Internet Links for Elaterite
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References for Elaterite
Localities for Elaterite
Showing 12 localities.
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The Locality List
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- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Bolivia | |
| Wilson (2001) |
| [var: Thioelaterite] Arch. Mineral. Warsaw |
| Wilson (2001) |
Canada | |
| Hugh S. Spence (1930) |
France | |
| Williamson |
UK (FRL) | |
| J.F.L.Hausmann (1813) |
| Hall (1868) | |
| D Mycroft collection | |
USA | |
| Williamson | |
| Ken Gliesman specimen |
| American Chemical Journal (1899) |
Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England, UK