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Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
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Formula:
Ag2+xAu1-yHg
0 < x < 0.45
0.15 < y < 0.5
0.15 < y < 0.5
Hardness:
3 - 3½
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43229
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43229:6
Physical Properties of Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
Optical Data of Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
Reflectivity:
| Wavelength | R1 (%) | R2 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 480nm | 60.82% | 76.22% |
| 546nm | 72.78% | 82.70% |
| 591nm | 78.59% | 86.35% |
| 654nm | 81.32% | 89.05% |
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 89.05%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Light yellow to yellow-white, with a pinkish hue
Comments:
Reflectivity data are for two samples with different gold contents: R1: 19.22%(w/w), R2: 23.74%(w/w)
Chemistry of Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
Mindat Formula:
Ag2+xAu1-yHg
0 < x < 0.45
0.15 < y < 0.5
0 < x < 0.45
0.15 < y < 0.5
Elements listed:
X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.6268 Å | (3) |
| 2.3822 Å | (9) |
| 2.0599 Å | (6) |
| 1.4612 Å | (7) |
| 1.3752 Å | (3) |
| 1.2449 Å | (10) |
| 1.1944 Å | (5) |
Other Language Names for Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
Simplified Chinese:α-汞金银矿
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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Localities for Unnamed (Ag-Au Amalgam II)
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China | |
| Zhenkuan Luo et al. (1990) |
