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Capillitite

Formula:
(Mn,Zn,Fe)CO3
Colour:Yellowish brown, gray, ...
Name:From the locality Capillitas in Argentina.
A variety of Rhodochrosite

Yellowish brown to gray banded ferro-zincíferous variety of rhodochrosite.

Classification of Capillitite

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Physical Properties of Capillitite

Colour:Yellowish brown, gray, dark brown

Chemical Properties of Capillitite

Formula:
(Mn,Zn,Fe)CO3
All elements listed in formula:C, Fe, Mn, O, Zn

Other Names for Capillitite

Other Languages:
Spanish:Capillitita

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 Capillitite

    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.
    Argentina
     
    • Catamarca
      • Andalgalá
    Milka K. de Brodtkorb (2002) Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina. Vol. 1 (elements, sulphides and sulphosalts). (Asociacion Mineralogica Argentina)
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