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Delafossite Group

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Madonna di Fucinaia (Madonna della Fucinaia; slag locality), Campiglia Marittima, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
© Chinellato Matteo

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Formula:
ABO
 
2


Simple trigonal oxides where A = Cu1+, Ag1+, B = Fe3+, Cr3+, Al.
A large number of synthetic delafossite-type compounds are known, some with unusual physical properties.

Classification of Delafossite Group

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Chemical Properties of Delafossite Group

Formula:
ABO
 
2
Essential elements:B, O
All elements listed in formula:B, O

Relationship of Delafossite Group to other Species

Minerals structurally related to group:
Delafossite
CuFeO
 
2
Mcconnellite
CuCrO
 
2

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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