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Zincian Aragonite

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Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
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Formula:
(Ca,Zn)[CO
 
3
]
A variety of Aragonite

A zinc-rich variety of aragonite.

Originally reported from Wolftone Mine, Carbonate Hill, Leadville, Leadville District, Lake Co., Colorado, USA.

Classification of Zincian Aragonite

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Chemical Properties of Zincian Aragonite

Formula:
(Ca,Zn)[CO
 
3
]
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, O, Zn

Other Names for Zincian Aragonite

Synonyms:
Nicholsonite
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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 Zincian Aragonite

Reference List:Butler (1913) Economic Geology: 8: 8 (as Nicholsonite).

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: 183, 189.

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    Localities for Zincian Aragonite

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    Namibia
     
    • Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region
      • Tsumeb
    		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: 190.
    USA
     
    • Colorado
      • Gunnison Co.
        • Tomichi District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
      • Lake Co.
        • Leadville District
          • Leadville
            • Carbonate Hill
    		Min. Rec.:16(3):171-201; Rocks & Minerals 81:5 402-409
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