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Ikunolite

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Ikunolite

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Description
Locality: 
Alsó-Rózsa Adit, Nagybörzsöny, Szob, Börzsöny Mountains, Pest County, Hungary
Class: 
Massive/Crystalline
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 4.5 × 4 cm
Description

Analysed ikunolite cleavages in quartz matrix. The backscattered electron image shows the perfect cleavage and a slight change in Bi/Se distribution which is indicated by the brighter area. This part is more Bi dominant with a lower amount of Se. Often confused with bismuthinite, here you have the opportunity to obtain a confirmed one. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ikunolite

Formula: 
Bi4(S,Se)3
Strunz: 
2.DC.05
Hardness: 
2.0
Type Locality: 
Ikuno mine, Ikuno-cho-ono, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, Kinki Region, Honshu Island, Japan
Analysis
Analysis Report - only: Ikunolite