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Dunhamite

Formula:
PbTeO
 
3
(?)


Originally reported from Hilltop Mine, Organ District, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, USA.

Classification of Dunhamite

IMA status:Discredited 2006
Explanation of status:Little firm data. Mineral may be the same as Fairbankite or Plumbotellurite.
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Chemical Properties of Dunhamite

Formula:
PbTeO
 
3
(?)
Essential elements:O, Pb, Te
All elements listed in formula:O, Pb, Te

Other Names for Dunhamite

Other Languages:
German:Dunhamit
Spanish:Dunhamita

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 Dunhamite

    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
     
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Tombstone Hills
          • Tombstone District
            • Contention-Grand Central Mine group
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 210.
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 211.
    • New Mexico
      • Doña Ana Co.
        • Organ District
    Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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