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Thallium
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Formula:
Tl
Said to be observed among sublimates of the Momotombo volcano. The mineral would rather be of very ephemeric character as metallic thallium is prone to fast oxidation.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
47291
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:47291:1
Chemistry of Thallium
Mindat Formula:
Tl
Element Weights:
| Element | % weight |
|---|---|
| Tl | 100.000 % |
Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Other Information
Health Risks:
Thallium can affect your nervous system, lung, heart, liver, and kidney if large amounts are eaten or drunk for short periods of time. Temporary hair loss, vomiting, and diarrhea can also occur and death may result after exposure to large amounts of thallium for short periods.
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References for Thallium
Localities for Thallium
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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.
Nicaragua | |
| Quisefit et al. (1989) +1 other reference |
