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Schraufite

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Formula:
C
 
11
H
 
16
O
 
2
System:AmorphousColour:yellowish red


An ill-defined resin, resembling amber.
Originally described from Wamma, Bukovina region, Ukraine.

Classification of Schraufite

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Occurrences of Schraufite

Geological Setting:sandstones

Physical Properties of Schraufite

Diaphaneity (Transparency):Translucent
Colour:yellowish red

Crystallography of Schraufite

Crystal System:Amorphous

Chemical Properties of Schraufite

Formula:
C
 
11
H
 
16
O
 
2
Essential elements:C, H, O
All elements listed in formula:C, H, O

Other Names for Schraufite

Synonyms:
Vamaite
Other Languages:
German:Schraufit
Vamait
Spanish:Schraufita
Vamaita

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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    Austria
     
    • Lower Austria
      • Klosterneuburg
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
      • Wienerwald
        • Purkersdorf
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    Ukraine
     
    • Bukovina region
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