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Carnevallite

Formula:
Cu
 
3
GaS
 
4


An incompletely described mineral.
Inadequate data; discredited by CNMMN (1980).
Originally reported from Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia.

Classification of Carnevallite

IMA status:Discredited 1980
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Chemical Properties of Carnevallite

Formula:
Cu
 
3
GaS
 
4
Essential elements:Cu, Ga, S
All elements listed in formula:Cu, Ga, S

Other Names for Carnevallite

Other Languages:
German:Carnevallit
Spanish:Carnevallita

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 Carnevallite

Reference List:Mineralogical Magazine 43 (1980), 1055.

American Mineralogist 55 (1970), 1811.

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    Localities for Carnevallite

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    (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.
    Namibia
     
    • Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region
      • Tsumeb
    Mineralogical Magazine 43 (1980), 1055; American Mineralogist 55 (1970), 1811
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