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Herrerite

Formula:
(Zn,Cu)CO
 
3
Colour:Apple-green to dark ...
A variety of Smithsonite

A cuprian variety of Smithsonite (CuCO3 ca. 3%).
Originally reported from León Mine, León Group, San Pedro Corralitos, Mun. de Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Classification of Herrerite

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Physical Properties of Herrerite

Colour:Apple-green to dark green, bluish green

Chemical Properties of Herrerite

Formula:
(Zn,Cu)CO
 
3
Essential elements:C, O, Zn
All elements listed in formula:C, Cu, O, Zn

Other Names for Herrerite

Other Languages:
German:Herrerit
Spanish:Herrerita

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 Herrerite

Reference List:Del Rio (1830) American Journal of Science: 18: 193.

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, 179.

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    Localities for Herrerite

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    (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.
    Mexico
     
    • Chihuahua
      • Mun. de Casas Grandes
        • San Pedro Corralitos
          • León Group
    Panczner(1987):130 & 348.
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