Bisbeeite
A discredited species name
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About Bisbeeite
Formula:
(Cu,Mg)SiO3 · nH2O
Colour:
Blue
Name:
Named after Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, from where it was first described.
Originally described from Shattuck Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26553
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26553:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
5bbea571-6642-4fbe-8d3d-90f02d7f2dd2
IMA Classification of Bisbeeite
Discredited
Physical Properties of Bisbeeite
Colour:
Blue
Chemistry of Bisbeeite
Mindat Formula:
(Cu,Mg)SiO3 · nH2O
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Bisbeeite associated with Shattuckite | Cu5(Si2O6)2(OH)2 |
| 6 photos of Bisbeeite associated with Plancheite | Cu8(Si8O22)(OH)4 · H2O |
| 4 photos of Bisbeeite associated with Ajoite | (K,Na)Cu7AlSi9O24(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| 3 photos of Bisbeeite associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 3 photos of Bisbeeite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Bisbeeite associated with Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Bisbeeite associated with Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Bisbeeite
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References for Bisbeeite
Reference List:
Laurent, Yvette, Pierrot, Roland (1962) Nouvelles données sur la bisbeeite. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 85 (2) 177-180 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1962.5562
Localities for Bisbeeite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| - (Juan Carlos Lodovichi specimen) |
DR Congo | |
| Laurent et al. (1962) +1 other reference |
| A. M. I. Martins collection |
| Zwaan (Hanco) |
Israel | |
| Bartura et al. (1974) |
Republic of the Congo | |
USA | |
| Schaller (1915) +2 other references |
| Rogers (1922) +1 other reference |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
| Bideaux et al. (1960) +2 other references |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, USA