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Mg-bearing Boothite

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Formula:
(Cu,Mg)SO
 
4
· 7H
 
2
O
A variety of Boothite

A magnesian boothite

Classification of Mg-bearing Boothite

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Chemical Properties of Mg-bearing Boothite

Formula:
(Cu,Mg)SO
 
4
· 7H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Cu, H, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Cu, H, Mg, O, S

Other Names for Mg-bearing Boothite

Synonyms:
CupromagnesiteMagnesian Boothite
Other Languages:
German:Cupromagnesit
Spanish:Cupromagnesita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Mg-bearing Boothite

Reference List:

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Scacchi (1872) Acc. Napoli, Rendus: 211 (as cupromagnesite).

Scacchi (1874) Acc. Napoli, Atti.: 6: 58 (as cupromagnesite).

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 505 (as cupromagnesite).

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  • Localities for Mg-bearing Boothite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Italy
     
    • Campania
      • Naples Province
        • Somma-Vesuvius Complex
    Scacchi (1872) Acc. Napoli, Rendus: 211 (as cupromagnesite); American Mineralogist (1927): 12: 14-19.
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