General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Cu(Sn,Sb)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 183.02 gm)
Copper 34.72 % Cu
Tin 48.65 % Sn
Antimony 16.63 % Sb
Empirical Formula:
CuSn0.75Sb0.25
Environment:
Gold and PGM placer deposits derived from sulfide-poor Alaskan-type intrusions (Clinopyroxinite-gabbro intrusions).
IMA Status:
Approved IMA (Dana # Added)
Locality:
The Baimka gold placer deposit, western Chukotka, Russian far east near the River Dolshoy Anyuy area, near Baimka River.
Name Origin:
Named after George Soros (1930-), well-known American financier, in recognition of his important support to science.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
pinkish tin white.
Density:
7.6 - 7.9, Average = 7.75
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Disseminated - Occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix., ,
Hardness:
5-5.5 - Apatite-Knife Blade
Luster:
Metallic
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