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Aragotite

Formula:
Hydrocarbon


A yellow crystalline hydrocarbon

Classification of Aragotite

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Type Occurrence of Aragotite

Type Locality:New Almaden Mine, Santa Teresa Hills summit, Santa Clara Co., California, USA

Chemical Properties of Aragotite

Formula:
Hydrocarbon
Essential elements:H
All elements listed in formula:H

Other Names for Aragotite

Other Languages:
German:Aragotit
Spanish:Aragotita

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 Aragotite

Reference List:Durand, Proc. Acad. Cal., 4, p. 218, 1872.

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    Localities for Aragotite

    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
     
    • California
      • Napa Co.
        • Calistoga District (Silverado District)
          • Calistoga
    Murdoch & Webb, 1958. Minerals of California, 2nd ed.
        • Knoxville
    Murdoch & Webb, 1958. Minerals of California, 2nd ed.
      • Santa Clara Co.
        • Santa Teresa Hills summit
    Durand, Proc. Acad. Cal., 4, p. 218, 1872.
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