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Cuproapatite

Formula:
(Ca,Cu)
 
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
F
System:Hexagonal
A variety of Apatite-(CaF)

Variety of Fluorapatite containing 20 wt.% CuO (possibly a mixture).
Originally reported from Minillas Mine, Tambillos mining District, La Serena, Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile.

Classification of Cuproapatite

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Crystallography of Cuproapatite

Crystal System:Hexagonal

Chemical Properties of Cuproapatite

Formula:
(Ca,Cu)
 
5
(PO
 
4
)
 
3
F
Essential elements:Ca, F, O, P
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Cu, F, O, P

Other Names for Cuproapatite

Other Languages:
German:Cupro-apatit

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 Cuproapatite

Reference List:Adam, M. (1869) Tableau minéralogique, Paris: 45.

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.: 878.

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    Localities for Cuproapatite

    (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.
    Chile
     
    • Coquimbo Region
      • Elqui Province
        • La Serena
          • Tambillos mining District
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