Ransomite R060145



Name: Ransomite
RRUFF ID: R060145
Ideal Chemistry: CuFe3+2(SO4)4·6H2O
Locality: United Verde mine, Jerome, Arizona, USA
Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 7846 [view label]
Owner: RRUFF
Description: Pale blue sponge-like aggregate
Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed.
RAMAN SPECTRUM 
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Sample Description: Unoriented sample
Instrument settings: Thermo Almega XR 532nm @ 30% of 150 mW
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REFERENCES for Ransomite

American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database Record: [view record]

Anthony J W, Bideaux R A, Bladh K W, and Nichols M C (1990) Handbook of Mineralogy, Mineral Data Publishing, Tucson Arizona, USA, by permission of the Mineralogical Society of America. [view file]

Lausen C (1928) Hydrous sulphates formed under fumerolic conditions at the United Verde Mine, American Mineralogist, 13, 203-229   [view file]

Wood M M (1970) The crystal structure of ransomite, American Mineralogist, 55, 729-734   [view file]