Mineralogy Database

Search |  About the mineralogy database |  Contact

Sample n° 11561

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
BOOTHITE Cu(SO4)•7H2O sulfates - major
ALUNOGEN Al2(SO4)3(H2O)12•5H2O sulfates - minor
Description
Description: blue (boothite) and white (alunogen) debris, and block with microcrystalline crust (6 cm)
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: California
  • Locality: San Bernardino County, Baker
Specification
  • Donors: Eadie
    Donation year: 1968
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 3
    Quality code 1>2>3: 1
  • Holotype: no
    Paratype: no
    Radioactive: no
  • Thin section: no
    Chemical analysis: no
    X-Ray spectra: yes