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Beyrichite

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The original material has been shown to probably be Violarite replacing Millerite. Other specimens are mixtures of other minerals.
Originally reported from Lammerichskaule Mine, Bürdenbach, Altenkirchen, Wied Iron Spar District, Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Classification of Beyrichite

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Other Names for Beyrichite

Other Languages:
German:Beyrichit
Spanish:Beyrichita

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 Beyrichite

Reference List:

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Ferber, Liebe (1871), Jahrbuch Min.: 840.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 834pp.: 241.

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  • Localities for Beyrichite

    (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.
    Germany
     
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Westerwald
        • Wied Iron Spar District
          • Altenkirchen
            • Bürdenbach
    [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index", p71]
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