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Quisqueite

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A variety of Lignite

A vanadium-rich variety of lignite.
Also "a highly sulphurous asphaltum" (spelling "Quiscqueite").

Originally described from Quisque District, Cerro de Pasco, Alcides Carrión Province, Pasco Department, Peru.

Classification of Quisqueite

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Other Names for Quisqueite

Synonyms:
Quiscqueite
Other Languages:
German:Quisqueit
Spanish:Quisqueita

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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