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Meliphanite RRUFF ID: R060786 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca4(Na,Ca)4Be4AlSi7O24(F,O)4 |
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Locality: Brevig, Norway Source: Michael Scott S101068 Owner: RRUFF Description: Greenish-yellow tabular crystal Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction. |
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Mellite RRUFF ID: R070574 |
Ideal Chemistry: Al2C6(COO)6·16H2O |
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Locality: Tuscany, Italy Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow prismatic crystal fragment Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mendipite RRUFF ID: R050669 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+3O2Cl2 |
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Locality: Mendip Hills, Higher Pits, Somerset, England Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 9713 Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless coarsely fibrous aggregate Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mendozavilite-NaCu RRUFF ID: R120038 |
Ideal Chemistry: [Na2(H2O)15Cu2+(H2O)6][Mo6+8P2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] |
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Locality: Lomas Bayas mine, Baquedano, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Bright green massive Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Betpakdalite (4) ] | ||||||||||
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Mendozite RRUFF ID: R070315 |
Ideal Chemistry: NaAl(S6+O4)2·11H2O |
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Locality: Gold Bottom mine, Inyo County, California, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless acicular to fibrous crystals associated with gypsum Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Meneghinite RRUFF ID: R050444 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+13Cu1+Sb3+7S2-24 |
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Locality: Bottino, Tucsany, Italy Source: Peter Megaw Owner: RRUFF Description: Lead-gray metallic slender prismatic and striated crystal Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Meneghinite (7) ] | ||||||||||
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Meneghinite RRUFF ID: R070093 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+13Cu1+Sb3+7S2-24 |
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Locality: Kalkar Quarry, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Elongated silver-gray metallic crystals embedded in quartz and associated with calcite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Meneghinite (7) ] | ||||||||||
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Menezesite RRUFF ID: R060979 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ba3MgZr4+4Nb5+12O42·12H2O |
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Locality: Jacupiranga mine, Cajati, Sao Paulo, Brazil Source: Michael Scott S100864 Owner: RRUFF Description: Rootbeer colored dodecahedra associated with calcite, phlogopite, clinohumite, pyrite and magnetite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Menezesite (2) ] | ||||||||||
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Mercallite RRUFF ID: R070072 |
Ideal Chemistry: KHS6+O4 |
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Locality: crater of Mount Vesuvius, Campagnano di Roma, Italy Source: Michael Scott S105078 Owner: RRUFF Description: Globular aggregate of white grains, similar in appearance to a snowball Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mercury RRUFF ID: R070277 |
Ideal Chemistry: Hg |
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Locality: Socrates Mine, Sonoma County, California, USA Source: Michael Scott S105390 Owner: RRUFF Description: Grey metallic liquid spheres Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Merlinoite RRUFF ID: R130095 |
Ideal Chemistry: K5Ca2(Si23Al9)O64·24H2O |
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Locality: Pollena quarry, Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy Source: Donald Doell Owner: RRUFF Description: Sprays and clusters of colorless prismatic crystals associated with calcite. Merlinoite crystals are twinned with 90 deg rotations around c-axis. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Merrillite RRUFF ID: R150063 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca9NaMg(PO4)7 |
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Locality: Suizhou L6 chondrite, Dayanpo, 12.5 km southeast of the city of Suizhou, Hubei Province, China (35°18’N, 113°35’E) Source: Xiande Xie and Xiangping Gu Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless aggregates of irregular grains, associated with forsterite, enstatite, maskelynite, FeNi metal, troilite, chlorapatite, chromite and ilmenite. Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Cerite (11) ] | ||||||||||
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Merwinite RRUFF ID: R070195 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca3Mg(SiO4)2 |
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Locality: Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California, USA Source: California Institute of Technology CIT-14405 Owner: RRUFF Description: Light gray massive Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Aphthitalite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Mesolite RRUFF ID: R040139 |
Ideal Chemistry: Na2Ca2(Si9Al6)O30·8H2O |
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Locality: Lake Superior beach, 41 miles north of Tofte, Minnesota, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 9618 Owner: RRUFF Description: Aggregate of white radiating thin acicular crystals. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Natrolite (13) ] | ||||||||||
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Mesolite RRUFF ID: R040140 |
Ideal Chemistry: Na2Ca2(Si9Al6)O30·8H2O |
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Locality: Challis, Idaho, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 16169 Owner: RRUFF Description: White fibrous mass, associated with barrierite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Natrolite (13) ] | ||||||||||
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Mesolite RRUFF ID: R050013 |
Ideal Chemistry: Na2Ca2(Si9Al6)O30·8H2O |
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Locality: Poona, Maharashtra, India Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 10480 Owner: RRUFF Description: Clear to white elongated prismatic single crystal Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Natrolite (13) ] | ||||||||||
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Messelite RRUFF ID: R210009 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2·2H2O |
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Locality: Palermo mine, Grafton Co., New Hampshire Source: Tom Loomis Owner: RRUFF Description: Aggregates of white to colorless bladed or thin-platy crystals, associated with vivianite and acicular strunzite. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ fairfieldite (16) ] | ||||||||||
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Meta-autunite RRUFF ID: R050612 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·6H2O |
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Locality: Daybreak mine, Mt. Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA Source: Dave Bunk Minerals Owner: RRUFF Description: Green thin tabular crystal Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ meta-autunite (5) ] | ||||||||||
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Meta-autunite RRUFF ID: R060434 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·6H2O |
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Locality: Hyverneresse, Creuse, France Source: Michael Scott S100368 Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow thin tabular crystal Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ meta-autunite (5) ] | ||||||||||
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Meta-autunite RRUFF ID: R060476 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·6H2O |
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Locality: San Pedro mine, Malacheta, Minas Gerais, Brazil Source: Michael Scott S100363 Owner: RRUFF Description: Book of yellowish-green thin tabular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ meta-autunite (5) ] | ||||||||||
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Meta-autunite RRUFF ID: R141039 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·6H2O |
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Locality: Spruce Pine District, Avery County, North Carolina, USA Source: Rob Lavinsky Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow tabular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ meta-autunite (5) ] | ||||||||||
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Metaborite RRUFF ID: R130694 |
Ideal Chemistry: HBO2 |
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Locality: Chelkar salt dome, Aksai Valley, Aktobe Province, Kazakhstan Source: Rock Currier Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless fragment Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metacinnabar RRUFF ID: R060950 |
Ideal Chemistry: Hg2+S2- |
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Locality: Ryan mine, Contra Costa County, California, USA Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark orange brown submetallic crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Sphalerite (35) ] | ||||||||||
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Metacinnabar RRUFF ID: R180027 |
Ideal Chemistry: Hg2+S2- |
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Locality: Twin Creeks mine, Humboldt County, Nevada, USA Source: Joseph P. Becker Owner: RRUFF Description: Black to dark red octahedral or granular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Sphalerite (35) ] | ||||||||||
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Metaheinrichite RRUFF ID: R060778 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ba(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Schmiedestoll, Wittichen, Schwarzwald, Germany Source: Michael Scott S101284 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale green thin tabular crystals with rectangular outline Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metahewettite RRUFF ID: R070199 |
Ideal Chemistry: CaV5+6O16·3H2O |
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Locality: Fish Creek Range, south of Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Red pulverulent coating Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Hewettite (4) ] | ||||||||||
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Metaköttigite RRUFF ID: R130695 |
Ideal Chemistry: (Zn2+,Fe3+)3(As5+O4)2·8(H2O,OH) |
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Locality: Ojuela mine, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico Source: Rock Currier Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark green prismatic crystalline bundles Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Symplesite (4) ] | ||||||||||
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Metalodèvite RRUFF ID: R130693 |
Ideal Chemistry: Zn2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·10H2O |
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Locality: Riviéral, Lodève, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Source: Rock Currier Owner: RRUFF Description: Aggregates of pale yellow-green platy crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metamunirite RRUFF ID: R060624 |
Ideal Chemistry: NaV5+O3 |
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Locality: Big Gypsum Valley, San Miguel County, Colorado, USA Source: Michael Scott S100795 Owner: RRUFF Description: Tan colored divergent radial spray of bladed crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Metarauchite RRUFF ID: R120114 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ni2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Schweizer vein, 90 level, Eduard mine, Jachymov, Krusne Hory Mts., Czech Republic Source: Dr Peter Kolesar Owner: RRUFF Description: Aggregates of yellow play crystals, associated with green platy metazeunerite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Autunite (1) ] | ||||||||||
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Metarossite RRUFF ID: R060598 |
Ideal Chemistry: CaV5+2O6·2H2O |
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Locality: Arrowhead Claim, Slick Rock, San Miguel County, Colorado, USA Source: Michael Scott S100799 Owner: RRUFF Description: Light yellow massive Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Metarossite RRUFF ID: R100065 |
Ideal Chemistry: CaV5+2O6·2H2O |
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Locality: Blue Cap mine, San Juan County, Utah, USA Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow bladed crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Metaschoderite RRUFF ID: R100023 |
Ideal Chemistry: AlPO4·3H2O |
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Locality: Fish Creek Range, Eureka County, Nevada, USA Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Microcrystalline greenish-yellow coating Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Metastibnite RRUFF ID: R060755 |
Ideal Chemistry: Sb3+2S2-3 |
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Locality: San Jose mine, Oruro, Bolivia Source: Michael Scott S101259 Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark red semi-metallic botryoidal groups Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Stibnite (10) ] | ||||||||||
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R040171 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: La Luz de Cobre, Sonora, Mexico Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 6497 Owner: RRUFF Description: Green thin tabular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R070509 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Musonoi mine, Kolwezi, Katanga, Congo Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark green platy crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R070686 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Fichtelgebirge, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany Source: Michael Scott S102637 Owner: RRUFF Description: Green tabular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction. |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R070683 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Chalk Mountain mine, Spruce Pine, Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA Source: Michael Scott S102638 Owner: RRUFF Description: Emerald-green tabular crystals associated with quartz and muscovite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R120014 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Governor's Lake pegmatite, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada Source: Donald Doell Owner: RRUFF Description: Green tabular crystals associated with anatase R120013 Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R130109 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Shinkolobwe mine, Katanga, Zaire Source: Don Doell Owner: RRUFF Description: Green tetragonal platy crystals associated with phosphuranylite R130108 Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metatorbernite RRUFF ID: R140872 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Roland mine, Wölsendorf East District, Wölsendorf Fluorite mining District, Schwandorf, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany Source: Stefan Schorn Owner: RRUFF Description: Green platy crystals, associated with fluorite, quartz, chrysocolla, and chalcopyrite. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metauranocircite RRUFF ID: R050575 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ba(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Voightland, Saxony, Germany Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 3041 Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow platy crystals with minor intergrown quartz Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Metauranocircite II RRUFF ID: R070721 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ba(UO2)2(PO4)2·6H2O |
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Locality: Streuberg Quarry, Bergen, Falkenstein, Voigtland, Saxony, Germany Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow platy crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metavariscite RRUFF ID: R050461 |
Ideal Chemistry: AlPO4·2H2O |
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Locality: Utahlite Hill, Lucin, Utah, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 6532 Owner: RRUFF Description: Group of pale green acicular bladed crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Phosphosiderite (6) ] | ||||||||||
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Metavivianite RRUFF ID: R130545 |
Ideal Chemistry: Fe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2·6H2O |
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Locality: Rapid Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada Source: Rock Currier Owner: RRUFF Description: Dull olive-green platy mass, associated with masses of brighter green acicular gormanite on brown siderite. Metavivianite is twinned around [1 -1 0]. Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Symplesite (4) ] | ||||||||||
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Metavoltine RRUFF ID: R060835 |
Ideal Chemistry: K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(S6+O4)12·18H2O |
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Locality: Cetine mine, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellowish-brown granular aggregate Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Metavoltine (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Metavoltine RRUFF ID: R070542 |
Ideal Chemistry: K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(S6+O4)12·18H2O |
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Locality: Vulcano Island. Lipari Islands, Messina Province, Sicily, Italy Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark yellow granular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been made only by X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Metavoltine (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Metazeunerite RRUFF ID: R050524 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County, Nevada Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 9808 Owner: RRUFF Description: Green tabular crystal, cell parameters indicate a disordered structure Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metazeunerite RRUFF ID: R060301 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Joachimstal, Bohemia, Czech Republic Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 2484 Owner: RRUFF Description: Green blocky dipyramidal single crystals associated with yellow walpurgite, R050573 Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metazeunerite RRUFF ID: R070314 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Mylar mine, Majuba Hill, Antelope District, Pershing County, Nevada, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Green tabular crystals in quartz Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Metazeunerite RRUFF ID: R110205 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+(U6+O2)2(As5+O4)2·8H2O |
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Locality: Roter Berg District, Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany Source: Michael Scott S102006 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale green platy crystals associated with cobaltlotharmeyerite R070400. Cell parameters indicate that this has a disordered structure. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Meurigite-K RRUFF ID: R070105 |
Ideal Chemistry: [K(H2O)2.5][Fe3+8(PO4)6(OH)7]·4H2O |
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Locality: Teskov, Czech Republic Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Rosettes of yellowish-orange fibrous elongated crystals on quartz, associated with tan colored spheres of kidwellite, R070106 Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Phosphofibrite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Meurigite-K RRUFF ID: R110135 |
Ideal Chemistry: [K(H2O)2.5][Fe3+8(PO4)6(OH)7]·4H2O |
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Locality: Sapucaia mine, Galileia, Minas Gerais, Brazil Source: Luiz Menezes Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow spheres on black cryptomelane Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Phosphofibrite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Meurigite-Na RRUFF ID: R130084 |
Ideal Chemistry: [Na(H2O)2.5][Fe3+8(PO4)6(OH)7]·4H2O |
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Locality: Silver Coin mine, Valmy, Iron Point district, Humboldt County, Nevada, USA Source: Anthony R. Kampf Owner: Anthony R. Kampf Description: Radial sprays of cream-colored, flattened fibers. Data from Kampf et al (2009) Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Phosphofibrite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Meyerhofferite RRUFF ID: R050671 |
Ideal Chemistry: CaB3O3(OH)5·H2O |
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Locality: Inyo County, California, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 6263 Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless prismatic single crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Miargyrite RRUFF ID: R050440 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ag1+Sb3+S2-2 |
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Locality: Saint Andreasberg, Harz Mountains, Niedersachsen, Germany Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 1494 Owner: RRUFF Description: Black prismatic crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Miargyrite RRUFF ID: R050480 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ag1+Sb3+S2-2 |
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Locality: Boulder County, Colorado, USA Source: California Institute of Technology 20717 Owner: RRUFF Description: Dark gray metallic fragment, hints of internal red Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Miassite RRUFF ID: R070075 |
Ideal Chemistry: Rh17S15 |
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Locality: Yukhtochka placer, Tributary of Aldan River, Yakutia, Russia Source: Michael Scott S105079 Owner: RRUFF Description: A mechanical mixture of dark gray metallic polished grains and pale yellow vanadinite embedded in epoxy Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by chemical analysis |
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R040154 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 81 Owner: RRUFF Description: White cleavage fragment with some perthitic character Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R050054 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Kenticha, Negele area, Sidamo Province, Ethiopia Source: Rock Currier Owner: RRUFF Description: Light blue single crystal Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R050150 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Crystal Peak area, Park/Teller Counties, Colorado, USA Source: Dave Bunk Minerals Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale blue prismatic crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R050193 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Devil's Head, Douglas County, Colorado, USA Source: Dave Bunk Minerals Owner: RRUFF Description: White to colorless heterogeneous mixture of K and Na feldspar in a cluster of crystals. Crystal structure determined, presented below. This sample is known as an intermediate microcline in the literature. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: X050117 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: White Queen mine, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA Source: G.R. Rossman 1281 Owner: Caltech Description: Status: The identification of this mineral has been determined only by Raman spectroscopy |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R120005 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Tan colored euhedral crystals associated with black arfvedsonite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microcline RRUFF ID: R150015 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAlSi3O8 |
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Locality: Unknown Source: Jennifer Schmidt LDP12-12 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale tan, fragment Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ feldspar (62) ] | ||||||||||
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Microlite RRUFF ID: R070058 |
Ideal Chemistry: (Ca,Na)2Ta2(O,OH,F)7 |
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Locality: Kyoktogai pegmatite field, Altai, Xinjinag Province, China Source: Michael Scott S105081 Owner: RRUFF Description: Bluish-green fragments embedded in epoxy, co-type material. Originally labeled as 'natrobistantite', a discredited species. Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Groups: [ pyrochlore (28) ] [ microlite (15) ] | ||||||||||
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Microsommite RRUFF ID: R100090 |
Ideal Chemistry: [(Na,K)6(S6+O4)][Ca2Cl2][(Si6Al6O24)] |
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Locality: Monte Somma, Campania, Italy Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Aggregate of parallel striated colorless crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Groups: [ cancrinite-sodalite (37) ] [ cancrinite (11) ] | ||||||||||
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Miersite RRUFF ID: R110034 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ag1+I1- |
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Locality: Block 2-1, 100 meter level, Rubtsovsk mine, Rudniy Altai Mountains, Russia Source: William W Pinch Owner: RRUFF Description: Greenish-yellow massive Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Sphalerite (35) ] | ||||||||||
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Miersite RRUFF ID: R110170 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ag1+I1- |
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Locality: Proprietary mine, Broken Hill, Australia Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow tetrahedra, associated with hexagonal plates of iodargyrite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Sphalerite (35) ] | ||||||||||
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Miguelromeroite RRUFF ID: R070064 |
Ideal Chemistry: Mn2+5(As5+O3OH)2(As5+O4)2(H2O)4 |
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Locality: Veta Negra mine, Pampa Larga Mining District, Tierra Amarilla, Chile Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Sprays of pink thin prismatic crystals associated with siderite and cuproadamite Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Hureaulite (4) ] | ||||||||||
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Mikenewite RRUFF ID: R210021 |
Ideal Chemistry: Mn2+(S4+O3)·3H2O |
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Locality: Ojuela mine, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellowish spheres, associated with adamite and lotharmeyerite, type sample Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Albertiniite (1) ] | ||||||||||
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Milarite RRUFF ID: R070373 |
Ideal Chemistry: KCa2(Be2AlSi12O30)·H2O |
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Locality: Guanajuato, Mexico Source: Royal Ontario Museum M28150 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow-green hexagonal fragment associated with calcite Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Milarite (18) ] | ||||||||||
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Milarite RRUFF ID: R070464 |
Ideal Chemistry: KCa2(Be2AlSi12O30)·H2O |
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Locality: Rössing Mine, Arandis, Swakopmund District, Namibia Source: Michael Scott S105271 Owner: RRUFF Description: Fragments from a pale yellow green hexagonal prism Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Milarite (18) ] | ||||||||||
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Milarite RRUFF ID: R120135 |
Ideal Chemistry: KCa2(Be2AlSi12O30)·H2O |
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Locality: Jaguaraçu, Minas Gerais, Brazil Source: Luiz Menezes Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow hexagonal prisms, associated with minasgeraisite-(Y) R120134 Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Milarite (18) ] | ||||||||||
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Millerite RRUFF ID: R060898 |
Ideal Chemistry: NiS |
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Locality: Orford, Quebec, Canada Source: Royal Ontario Museum M3900 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale brass-yellow prismatic crystal with pronounced striations, associated with calcite and green grossular Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Millerite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Millerite RRUFF ID: R070323 |
Ideal Chemistry: NiS |
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Locality: Keokuk area, Lee County, Iowa, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Bronze colored metallic fibers associated with chalcopyrite and quartz Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Millerite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Millerite RRUFF ID: R080122 |
Ideal Chemistry: NiS |
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Locality: Eugenia mine, Bellmunt del Priorat, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain Source: Joan Abella i Creus Owner: RRUFF Description: Metallic-bronze striated crystals Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Millerite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R040123 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 13770 Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow botryoidal group Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R050007 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: Pingtouling, Guangdong, China Source: Eugene Schlepp Owner: RRUFF Description: Reddish orange colored hexagonal prisms Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R050527 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otavi District, Oshikoto, Namibia Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 10567 Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow hexagonal prisms, monoclinic polytype Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R130731 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otavi District, Oshikoto, Namibia Source: Bob Downs Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale yellow transparent hexagonal prisms, monoclinic polytype Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R060920 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Otavi District, Oshikoto, Namibia Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellow to brownish hexagonal prism, monoclinic polytype Status: The identification of this mineral has been made only by X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite RRUFF ID: R070309 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+5(As5+O4)3Cl |
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Locality: Vrancice, Czechoslovakia Source: Michael Scott S102788 Owner: RRUFF Description: Creamy white massive associated with white calcite. Crystal structure analysis demonstrated full occupancy by Pb with no ordering of Ca. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite-M RRUFF ID: R070146 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
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Locality: Treue Freundschaft Mine, Johanngeorgenstadt, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany Source: Michael Scott S101900 Owner: RRUFF Description: Yellowish green crystals coated with white feathery hydroxylapatite. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Mimetite-M RRUFF ID: R070138 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb5(AsO4)3Cl |
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Locality: Eureka Hill Mine, Tintic District, East Tintic Mts, Juab County, Utah, USA Source: Michael Scott S103866 Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless thin hexagonal prisms associated with quartz and anglesite Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Apatite (56) ] | ||||||||||
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Minasgeraisite-(Y) RRUFF ID: R120134 |
Ideal Chemistry: CaBe2Y2(SiO4)2O2 |
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Locality: Jaguaraçu, Minas Gerais, Brazil Source: Luiz Menezes Owner: RRUFF Description: Purple crystals on muscovite, associated with milarite R120135 Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Gadolinite (18) ] | ||||||||||
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Minasragrite RRUFF ID: R130365 |
Ideal Chemistry: V4+O(S6+O4)·5H2O |
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Locality: Minas Ragra mine, Pasco, Peru Source: Tom Loomis Owner: RRUFF Description: Glassy blue crystals on patronite, associated with R130366 retgersite Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed only by single crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Minasragrite (2) ] | ||||||||||
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Minium RRUFF ID: R050426 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+2Pb4+O4 |
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Locality: El Chichi mine, Culiacan, Sinalog, Mexico Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 15293 Owner: RRUFF Description: Orange earthy coating Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Minium (6) ] | ||||||||||
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Minium RRUFF ID: R070508 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+2Pb4+O4 |
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Locality: Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Bright orange earthy coating Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Minium (6) ] | ||||||||||
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Minium RRUFF ID: P001241 |
Ideal Chemistry: Pb2+2Pb4+O4 |
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Locality: Virtual Source: ScottLab P001241 Owner: Mike Scott Description: PURPLE OpenSource 20190319 Status: The identification of this mineral has been determined only by Raman spectroscopy |
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Mineral Group: [ Minium (6) ] | ||||||||||
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Minyulite RRUFF ID: R070151 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAl2(PO4)2F·4H2O |
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Locality: Minyulo Well, Dandaragan, Western Australia, Australia Source: James Shigley Owner: RRUFF Description: Radiating colorless transparent thin prismatic crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Minyulite RRUFF ID: R100072 |
Ideal Chemistry: KAl2(PO4)2F·4H2O |
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Locality: Tom's quarry, Kapunda, South Australia, Australia Source: Marcus Origlieri Owner: RRUFF Description: Parallel aggregates of tabular colorless crystals associated with sprays of white, thin platy aldermanite, R100073, and colorless needle wavellite. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Miserite RRUFF ID: R060095 |
Ideal Chemistry: K1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5[Si6O15][Si2O7](OH,F)2·yH2O |
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Locality: Magnet Cove, Garland County, Arkansas, USA Source: University of Arizona Mineral Museum 10141 Owner: RRUFF Description: Massive pink fine fibers associated with eudialyte, wollastonite, and orthoclase Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Miserite RRUFF ID: R060393 |
Ideal Chemistry: K1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5[Si6O15][Si2O7](OH,F)2·yH2O |
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Locality: Wilson Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA Source: Michael Scott S100086 Owner: RRUFF Description: Pale purple mass of prismatic to flaky fragments Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction. |
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Mitridatite RRUFF ID: R060367 |
Ideal Chemistry: Ca2Fe3+3O2(PO4)3·3H2O |
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Locality: Palermo #1 mine, North Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA Source: Michael Scott S100211 Owner: RRUFF Description: Olive-green crust Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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Mineral Group: [ Arseniosiderite (5) ] | ||||||||||
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Mixite RRUFF ID: R070503 |
Ideal Chemistry: Cu2+6Bi3+(As5+O4)3(OH)6·3H2O |
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Locality: Hilarion mine, near Kamariza, Lavrion District, Greece Source: Bob Jenkins Owner: RRUFF Description: Radiating aggregates of bluish-green acicular crystals Status: The identification of this mineral is confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis. |
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Mineral Group: [ Mixite (10) ] | ||||||||||
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Moissanite RRUFF ID: R061083 |
Ideal Chemistry: SiC |
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Locality: Synthetic Source: Los Alamos National Labs Owner: RRUFF Description: Colorless fragments from a broken high pressure anvil cell Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Wurtzite (20) ] | ||||||||||
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Moissanite RRUFF ID: R110106 |
Ideal Chemistry: SiC |
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Locality: Synthetic Source: Gemological Institute of America 10-12-2010-11 Owner: RRUFF Description: A cut, colorless (0.45ct) gemstone, sublimation grown. Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Wurtzite (20) ] | ||||||||||
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Moissanite RRUFF ID: R150016 |
Ideal Chemistry: SiC |
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Locality: China Source: Rob Lavinsky Owner: RRUFF Description: Semi-metallic hexagonal plates Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. |
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Mineral Group: [ Wurtzite (20) ] | ||||||||||
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Molybdenite RRUFF ID: R050209 |
Ideal Chemistry: Mo4+S2-2 |
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Locality: Boss Mountain mine, Hendrix Lake, British Columbia, Canada Source: Lloyd Twaites Owner: RRUFF Description: Foiliated gray colored, represents the 2H polytype Status: The identification of this mineral has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis |
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Mineral Group: [ Molybdenite (3) ] | ||||||||||
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