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Dry Bone Ore

Name:In allusion to its appearance as that of dried bone matter.
A variety of Smithsonite

A variety of massive or botryoidal smithsonite with a dull, dry appearance.

Classification of Dry Bone Ore

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Physical Properties of Dry Bone Ore

Lustre:Dull, Earthy
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque

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 Dry Bone Ore

Reference List: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: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 176.

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    Localities for Dry Bone Ore

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    • Arizona
      • Pima Co.
        • Sierrita Mts
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 374.
      • Santa Cruz Co.
        • Santa Rita Mts
          • Tyndall District
            • Cottonwood Canyon
              • Amado
                • Devil's Cash Box ridge
                  • Glove Mine group (Zombie & Zeco claims; Festiago-Franklin; Blacksmith adit)
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 374-375, 411; Olson, H.J. (1966), Oxidation of a sulfide body, Glove mine, Santa Cruz Co., AZ, Econ.Geol.: 61: 731-743.
      • Yavapai Co.
        • Eureka District
          • Bagdad
    		Anderson, C.A., et al (1955), Geology and ore deposits of the Bagdad area, Yavapai County, Arizona, USGS PP 278: 50, 77; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 131.
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