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Sample n° 11460
Minerals found in the sample
Mineral | Formula | Category | Subcategory | Importance |
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CHRYSOCOLLA | (Cu2-xAlx)2H2-xSi2O5(OH)4nH2O | 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
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Donors: EadieDonation year: 1967
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Sampling year:Registration date:
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Quantity: 1Size: 2
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Dimension code 1>2>3: 3Quality code 1>2>3: 1
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Holotype: noParatype: noRadioactive: no
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Thin section: noChemical analysis: noX-Ray spectra: yes