Schmiederite
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What is Schmiederite?
Schmiederite is a secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of selenium-bearing hydrothermal base metal deposits. Its chemical formula is Pb2Cu2(SeO3)(SeO4)(OH)4. It was first described in 1962 for an occurrence in the Cóndor mine, Los Llantenes district, Sierra de Cacheuta, La Rioja Province, Argentina (type locality). It was named for Oscar Schmieder (1891–1980), German geographer.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Bright blue, greenish blue
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Pb2Cu2(Se6+O4)(Se4+O3)(OH)4
- Elements
- Cu, H, O, Pb, Se
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