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X-Ray Diffraction Results

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Shibuz

Chemical
Apr 12, 2001
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I do have the following results when we did an x-ray diffraction on a down hole sample.

Quartz (SlO2) Trace
Calcite (CaCO3) Trace
Barite (BaSO4) Trace
Mackinawite (FeSO9) 70%
Troilite ( FeS) 30%

What do I make out of it? Please educate...
 
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It would appear that this could be a reaction of H2S with Iron.
 
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