Blister Copper
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Formula:
CuFeS2
Colour:
Brassy
Lustre:
Metallic
Name:
In allusion to the blistered-appearing botryoidal structure.
Pronounciation of Blister Copper
Pronounciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon & Katya Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Blister Copper
Chemical Properties of Blister Copper
Formula:
CuFeS2
Elements listed:
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| Bornite | 8 photos of Blister Copper associated with Bornite on mindat.org. |
| Chalcocite | 4 photos of Blister Copper associated with Chalcocite on mindat.org. |
| Chalcopyrite | 2 photos of Blister Copper associated with Chalcopyrite on mindat.org. |
| Tennantite | 1 photo of Blister Copper associated with Tennantite on mindat.org. |
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 Blister Copper
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Localities for Blister Copper
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
UK | |
| Phillips, W. (1823): An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy, 3rd ed. William Phillips (London), 535 pp.; Smyth, W.M., Reeks, T., and Rudler, F.W. (1864): A Catalogue of the Mineral Collections in the Museum of Practical Geology. HMSO Publications (London), 190 pp.; Lapis 11(2), 19 (1986) |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Smyth, W.M., Reeks, T., and Rudler, F.W. (1864): A Catalogue of the Mineral Collections in the Museum of Practical Geology. HMSO Publications (London), 190 pp. |
| No reference listed | |
| Smyth, W.M., Reeks, T., and Rudler, F.W. (1864): A Catalogue of the Mineral Collections in the Museum of Practical Geology. HMSO Publications (London), 190 pp. | |
| Phillips, W. (1823): An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy, 3rd ed. William Phillips (London), 535 pp. | |
| Phillips, W. (1823): An Elementary Introduction to the Knowledge of Mineralogy, 3rd ed. William Phillips (London), 535 pp. |
| [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] |
| [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] | |
| Smyth, W.M., Reeks, T., and Rudler, F.W. (1864): A Catalogue of the Mineral Collections in the Museum of Practical Geology. HMSO Publications (London), 190pp. |
| Smyth, W.M., Reeks, T., and Rudler, F.W. (1864): A Catalogue of the Mineral Collections in the Museum of Practical Geology. HMSO Publications (London), 190 pp. |
| Rob Lavinsky specimen |
| Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386. | |
| Carne, J. (1822): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 2, 290-358 |
| P Haas collection; Goley, P. and Williams R. (1995) Cornish Mineral Reference Manual. Endsleigh Publications |
| collected by M Perry, St Just | |
| P Haas collection; Goley, P. and Williams R. (1995) Cornish Mineral Reference Manual. Endsleigh Publications |
USA | |
| Logan, Clarence August (1918), Platinum and allied metals in California: California Mining Bureau. Bulletin 85, 120 pp.: 93; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 43. |
| MinRec 32:433 |
| Kevin Conroy Collection |
| C. Lemanski, Jr. |
| Matrix Fall 1995 J. "Wharton & His Gap Mine.."; J. Lininger, pgs.93-112 |
Botallack Mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England, UK