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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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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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