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UM1993-22-Se:Mo
Valid as an unnamed mineral
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Formula:
Mo3Se4
The second natural molybenum selenide after drysdallite. Co-described with its possible Te-analogue, UM1993-28-Te:Mo.
Rare grains, ca. 4 microns in diameter, in (1) organic-rich and (2) framboidal-pyrite-rich layers, within Proterozoic black shales. Associates: berthierite,chalcopyrite, clausthalite, galena, molybdenite,sphalerite.
Rare grains, ca. 4 microns in diameter, in (1) organic-rich and (2) framboidal-pyrite-rich layers, within Proterozoic black shales. Associates: berthierite,chalcopyrite, clausthalite, galena, molybdenite,sphalerite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52128
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52128:0
Similar Names
| UM1971-17-S:Mo | MoS2.85-3.1 | |
| UM1993-28-Te:Mo | Mo3Te4 |
IMA Classification of UM1993-22-Se:Mo
IMA status notes:
Unnamed (probably valid)
Chemistry of UM1993-22-Se:Mo
Mindat Formula:
Mo3Se4
Elements listed:
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Health Risks:
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References for UM1993-22-Se:Mo
Reference List:
PaÅĄava, J., SulovskÃ―, P., KovalovÃĄ, M. (1993) Geochemistry and mineralogy of Proterozoic metal-rich black shales from the Bohemian massif, Czech Republic, with a description of possible new molybdenum selenide and telluride phases. Canadian Mineralogist: 31: 745-754.Abs. in: Jambor, J.L., Puziewicz, J., Roberts, A.C. (1994): New mineral Names. American Mineralogist: 79: 573
Localities for UM1993-22-Se:Mo
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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).
Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality.
Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
- 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.
Czech Republic | |
| PaÅĄava et al. (1993) +1 other reference |
