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Albrittonite

Formula:
CoCl
 
2
·6H
 
2
O
Colour:Purple
Name:Named after C.C. Albritton.


A discredited species, now regarded as only existing artificially.

Classification of Albrittonite

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Physical Properties of Albrittonite

Colour:Purple

Chemical Properties of Albrittonite

Formula:
CoCl
 
2
·6H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Cl, Co, H, O
All elements listed in formula:Cl, Co, H, O

Other Names for Albrittonite

Other Languages:
German:Albrittonit
Spanish:Albrittonita

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.

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    Localities for Albrittonite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (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.
    USA
     
    • Texas
      • Llano Co.
        • Oxford
    American Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 410412, 1978; American Mineralogist, Volume 67, pages 156-169, 1982
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