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Copalite

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A generic term used for organic resins that are not old enough to have polymerized sufficiently to become amber. (Caveat emptor: A large percentage of the "copal" sold at mineral shows in Europe, America and Japan, rich in insect remains and alleged to be thousands of years old, is in fact less than 10 years old and should be considered as merely fresh tree resin and is certainly not "copal" or "amber".)

Classification of Copalite

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Other Names for Copalite

Synonyms:
Copale
Other Languages:
German:Copalin
Kopal
Varieties:
Agathacopalite

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 Copalite

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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.
    Austria
     
    • Lower Austria
      • Industrieviertel
        • Gablitz
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    • Salzburg
      • Oberndorf
        • St Pankraz
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
    Madagascar
     
    • Antsiranana Province
      • Sava (Northeastern) Region
    		Geirnaert, E. (2002): L`Ambre- Miel de Fortune et Mémoire de Vie. Les Editions du Piat. 176p. [p. 87]
    New Zealand
     
    • North Island
      • Northland
    		[var: Agathacopalite]
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