Elaterite
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About Elaterite
Formula:
(C,H,O,S)
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
Name:
From the Greek 'ελατηρ' (pine) for the supposed origin of the resin.
First Recorded Locality:
An elastic bitumen, shown to be a branched polythene possibly with essential sulfur up to 1.4% (Heidberg & Grak, 1969)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9426
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9426:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
41af43e7-237b-4b1d-9262-1146d729e3f7
Chemistry of Elaterite
Mindat Formula:
(C,H,O,S)
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
C: 82-86%
H: 11-13.5%
O: 1.5-5%
S: up to 1.4%
Elements listed:
First Recorded Occurrence of Elaterite
Synonyms of Elaterite
Other Language Names for Elaterite
Varieties of Elaterite
Thioelaterite | An elaterite containing thioalcohols and thioethers. Analysis: C 82.27, H 12.35, N+O 1.69, Ash 0.73 |
Wiedgerite | Trade name for a soft bitumen resembling elaterite but containing much sulfur and water. |
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 Elaterite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-9426.html
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References for Elaterite
Localities for Elaterite
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).
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.
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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Matlock, Derbyshire Dales District, Derbyshire, England, UK