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Ottoite

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Formula:
Pb
 
2
TeO
 
5
Name:For Otto Mountain, the type locality.
This page provides mineralogical data about Ottoite.

Classification of Ottoite

IMA status:Approved 2009
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Type Occurrence of Ottoite

Co-type Localities:Aga Mine, Otto Mountain, Baker, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Bird Nest drift, Otto Mountain, Baker, San Bernardino Co., California, USA

Chemical Properties of Ottoite

Formula:
Pb
 
2
TeO
 
5
Essential elements:O, Pb, Te
All elements listed in formula:O, Pb, Te

Other Names for Ottoite

Synonyms:
IMA2009-063
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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 Ottoite

Reference List:

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Kampf, A.R., Housley, R.M., Mills, S.J., Marty, J., Thorne, B. (2010): Lead-tellurium oxysalts from Otto Mountain near Baker, California: I. Ottoite, Pb2TeO5, a new mineral with chains of tellurate octahedra. American Mineralogist, 95, 1329-1336.

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  • Localities for Ottoite

    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
     
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Tombstone Hills
          • Tombstone District
            • Contention-Grand Central Mine group
    Tony Kampf identification 2011
    Marty, J., Kampf, A. R., Housley, R. M., Mills, S. J. & Weiß, S.. (2010). Seltene neue Tellurmineralien aus Kalifornien, Utah, Arizona und New Mexiko (USA). Lapis, 35 (12), 42-51; 66.
    • California
      • San Bernardino Co.
        • Baker
          • Otto Mountain
    Kampf, A.R., Mills, S.J., Housley, R.M., Marty, J., and Thorne, B. (2010): American Mineralogist 95, 1554–1559.
    Joe Marty specimens; EDS and XRD confirmed. Kampf, A.R., Housley, R.M., Mills, S.J., Marty, J., Thorne, B. (2010): Lead-tellurium oxysalts from Otto Mountain near Baker, California: I. Ottoite, Pb2TeO5, a new mineral with chains of tellurate octahedra. American Mineralogist, 95, 1329-1336.
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