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Junitoite, Smectite Group, Kinoite


Junitoite : CaZn2[Si2O7] · H2O, Smectite Group : A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2·nH2O, Kinoite : Ca2Cu2(H2O)2[Si3O10]

Photo Copyright © Knut Eldjarn  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: Christmas open pit, Christmas Mine (Red Bird shafts; Inspiration Mine; Hackberry shafts), Christmas, Christmas area, Banner District, Dripping Spring Mts, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
Colourless crystals to 2 mm of Junitoite in Smectite with minor Kinoite from the type locality Christmas mine, Gila co. Arizona, USA. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.

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