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Duftite-alpha

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Colour:GreenHardness:3
A variety of Duftite

A variety of Duftite apparently isostructural with Descloizite (for literature see Duftite). Modern studies needed.
Originally described from Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia.

Classification of Duftite-alpha

Dana 8th edition ID:41.5.2.5

41 : ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
5 : (AB)2(XO4)Zq
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Physical Properties of Duftite-alpha

Lustre:Vitreous, Dull
Colour:Green
Hardness (Mohs):3

Optical Data of Duftite-alpha

Type:Biaxial (-)
RI values: nα = 2.040 nβ = 2.080 nγ = 2.100
Maximum Birefringence:δ = 0.060

Chart shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:Very High
Dispersion:r < v strong

Other Names for Duftite-alpha

Synonyms:
Alpha-DuftiteDuftite-α
Other Languages:
German:α-Duftit
Spanish:α-Duftita

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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  • Localities for Duftite-alpha

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    Germany
     
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Lahn valley
        • Bad Ems District
          • Frücht
    Der Aufschluss Vol.55, March/April 2004
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    • Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region
      • Tsumeb
    Hey p187; Mineralogical Record, 8 (3), 130 pp.
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