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Name: Mixite RRUFF ID: R070503 Ideal Chemistry: Cu6Bi(AsO4)3(OH)6·3H2O Locality: Hilarion mine, near Kamariza, Lavrion District, Greece Source: Bob Jenkins [view label] 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. |
Mineral Group: [ Mixite (10) ] |
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RRUFF ID: | R070503.9 | ||||||
Sample Description: | Single crystal, powder profile is calculated | ||||||
Cell Refinement Output: |
a: 13.635(5)Å b: 13.635(5)Å c: 5.918(1)Å alpha: 90° beta: 90° gamma: 120° Volume: 953.0(4)Å3 Crystal System: hexagonal |
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REFERENCES for Mixite | |
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American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database Record: [view record] |
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