Kerstenite
A discredited species name
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About Kerstenite
Lustre:
Vitreous
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For K. M. Kersten (1803-1850), Professor of Chemistry, Freiberg School of Mines.
Originally assumed to be PbSeO4. Discredited in 2006 - in part molybdomenite (PbSeO3) or olsacherite.
Originally reported from Friedrichsglück Mine, Hildburghausen, Suhl, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany.
Originally reported from Friedrichsglück Mine, Hildburghausen, Suhl, Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
7134
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:7134:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ac0738f7-4aa1-4edb-a523-917e8eee1efe
IMA Classification of Kerstenite
Discredited
Physical Properties of Kerstenite
Vitreous
Crystallography of Kerstenite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Synonyms of Kerstenite
Lead selenate (in part)
Other Language Names for Kerstenite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Kerstenite associated with Chalcomenite | CuSeO3 · 2H2O |
| 1 photo of Kerstenite associated with Krut'aite | CuSe2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Kerstenite
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References for Kerstenite
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Localities for Kerstenite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - 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.
Argentina | |
| Paar et al. (2004) |
| Sarp et al. (1987) |
Bolivia | |
| Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1990) |
France | |
| H. Agrinier and J. Geffroy : "Les Minéraux Séléniés du Point Uranifère de Liauzun-en-Olloix (Puy de Dôme) |
Germany | |
| Dana's System of Mineralogy 7:II:640. |
El Dragón mine, Porco Municipality, Antonio Quijarro Province, Potosí, Bolivia