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Cuproasbolane
A variety of Asbolane
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Formula:
(Cu,Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O
Presently defined as a Cu-bearing variety of asbolane and a synonym of lampadite.
Can also be considered a cobalt-bearing wad.
Potentially an actual species but requires better definition.
Originally described from Katanga (Shaba), Congo (ZaÃŊre).
Can also be considered a cobalt-bearing wad.
Potentially an actual species but requires better definition.
Originally described from Katanga (Shaba), Congo (ZaÃŊre).
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1173 (as Cuproasbolane)
384 (as Asbolane)
384 (as Asbolane)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1173:6 (as Cuproasbolane)
mindat:1:1:384:5 (as Asbolane)
mindat:1:1:384:5 (as Asbolane)
Similar Names
Chemistry of Cuproasbolane
Mindat Formula:
(Cu,Ni,Co)2-xMn4+(O,OH)4 · nH2O
Synonyms of Cuproasbolane
Cupro-Asbolane (in part)
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 Cuproasbolane
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-1173.html
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References for Cuproasbolane
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Localities for Cuproasbolane
Showing 2 localities.
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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.
Chile | |
| XRD by Joachim Lorenz |
DR Congo | |
| Clark (1993) |
