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Sample n° 11460

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
CHRYSOCOLLA (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4•nH2O phyllosilicates - major
MALACHITE Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 carbonates - minor
Description
Description: green coatings on block (5 cm)
Information: Van Oosterwyck-Gastuche, M.C., 1974. Nomenclature et Structure des Silicates de Cuivre, Connus sur les Noms Shattuckite, Planchéite, Bisbeeite, Katangite et Chrysocolle. Thèse d'Aggregé de l'Enseignement Supérieur, 160 pp.
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: Arizona
  • Locality: Pinal City, Tortolite Mountains
Specification
  • Donors: Eadie
    Donation year: 1967
  • 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
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