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Cuproauride

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered - questionable
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Identical to auricupride ?


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4681
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4681:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
3379e4c6-699e-4bd0-bc2b-8bd519b5e577

IMA Classification of CuproaurideHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959), Questionable

Classification of CuproaurideHide

1.AA.10a

1 : ELEMENTS (Metals and intermetallic alloys; metalloids and nonmetals; carbides, silicides, nitrides, phosphides)
A : Metals and Intermetallic Alloys
A : Copper-cupalite family
1.1.2.3

1 : NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS
1 : Metals, other than the Platinum Group

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
CuaIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Chemistry of CuproaurideHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu3Au

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites

Other Language Names for CuproaurideHide

Simplified Chinese:铜金矿

Relationship of Cuproauride to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
AuricuprideCu3AuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

1.AA.05AluminiumAlIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05CopperCuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05GoldAuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05LeadPbIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05NickelNiIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05SilverAgIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
1.AA.05UM2004-08-E:AuCuPdCu2PdAu
1.AA.05UM1991-06-E:AuCuAu3Cu
1.AA.05Copper Group
1.AA.05SteinhardtiteAl0.38Ni0.32Fe0.30Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Im3m
1.AA.05aAuricupride Subgroup
1.AA.10aAuricuprideCu3AuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
1.AA.10bTetra-auricuprideAuCuTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
1.AA.10Nickel Group
1.AA.15AnyuiiteAuPb2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mcm
1.AA.15Khatyrkite(Cu,Zn)Al2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mcm
1.AA.15NovodnepriteAuPb3Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
1.AA.15UM1985-02-E:AlZn(Zn,Cu)Al2
1.AA.20Cupalite(Cu,Zn)AlOrth.
1.AA.25HunchuniteAu2PbIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
1.AA.30StolperiteAlCuIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pm3m
1.AA.35HollisteriteAl3FeMon. 2/m : B2/m
1.AA.40IcosahedriteAl63Cu24Fe13Icos. 5 3m : Fm 3 5
1.AA.45Kryachkoite(Al,Cu)6(Fe,Cu)Orth. mm2 : Cmc21
1.AA.50ProxidecagoniteAl34Ni9Fe2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

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 CuproaurideHide

References for CuproaurideHide

Localities for CuproaurideHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China
 
  • Tibet
    • Ngari
      • Gê'gyai Co. (Geji Co.)
Russia
 
  • Arkhangelsk Oblast
    • Franz Josef Land
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Putoran Plateau
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Olenegorsk
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Olginsky District
  • Republic of Karelia
  • Tuva
    • Tes-Khemsky District
 
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