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Cuproartinite

Formula:
(Cu,Mg)
 
2
CO
 
3
(OH)
 
2
·3H
 
2
O


A discredited species. Type material proved to be Nakauriite, and data provided proved to be wholly ficticious. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]

Classification of Cuproartinite

IMA status:Discredited
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Type Occurrence of Cuproartinite

Type Locality:Gabbs, Gabbs District, Nye Co., Nevada, USA

Chemical Properties of Cuproartinite

Formula:
(Cu,Mg)
 
2
CO
 
3
(OH)
 
2
·3H
 
2
O
Essential elements:C, Cu, H, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Cu, H, Mg, O

Other Names for Cuproartinite

Other Languages:
German:Cuproartinit
Spanish:Cuproartinita

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 Cuproartinite

Reference List:American Mineralogist, Volume 67, pages 156-169, 1982

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    Localities for Cuproartinite

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    • Nevada
      • Nye Co.
        • Gabbs District
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