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Sample n° 14262

Minerals found in the sample
Mineral Formula Category Subcategory Importance
DIABOLEITE CuPb2Cl2(OH)4 halides - major
WHERRYITE Pb7Cu2(SO4)4(SiO4)2(OH)2 sulfates - major
PHOSGENITE Pb2(CO3)Cl2 carbonates - minor
QUARTZ SiO2 tektosilicates - minor
Description
Description: pale green wherryite crust, blue diabolite crystals, grey phosgenite needles, on block (4 cm)
Information: specimen from type locality
Origin
  • Country: USA
  • Region: Arizona
  • Locality: Gila County, Mammoth Mine
Specification
  • Donors: Cureton
    Donation year: 1985
  • Sampling year:
    Registration date:
  • Quantity: 1
    Size: 2
  • Dimension code 1>2>3: 2
    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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