Difference between revisions of "Iron arsenosulfide"
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* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | ||
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Description
Silvery gray crystals or masses. Iron arsenosulfide, or arsenopyrite, is the most common ore of Arsenic. It is found in Mexico (Mapimí), Sweden (Tunaberg) and the U.S. (Montana). As the ore weathers the sulfides are converted to oxides and the stone takes on a tarnished appearance.
Synonyms and Related Terms
iron arsenopyrite; pyrite; arsenical pyrite; arsenopyrite; white metal; mispickel
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Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "arsenopyrite" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed October 23, 2001].