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Cuprofaustite
A variety of Faustite
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Formula:
(Zn,Cu)(Al,Fe)6(PO4)4(OH)8
A Cu-bearing faustite (turquoise group).
Originally reported from Rhodope Mts, Bulgaria.
Originally reported from Rhodope Mts, Bulgaria.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1184 (as Cuprofaustite)
1623 (as Faustite)
1623 (as Faustite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1184:2 (as Cuprofaustite)
mindat:1:1:1623:6 (as Faustite)
mindat:1:1:1623:6 (as Faustite)
Chemistry of Cuprofaustite
Mindat Formula:
(Zn,Cu)(Al,Fe)6(PO4)4(OH)8
Element Weights:
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 Cuprofaustite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-1184.html
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References for Cuprofaustite
Localities for Cuprofaustite
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The Locality List
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- 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.
Bulgaria | |
| Hikov et al. (2011) |
