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Name: Dukeite RRUFF ID: R070441 Ideal Chemistry: Bi3+24Cr6+8O57(OH)6·3H2O Locality: Posse mine (Posse Farm), São José de Brejaúba, Conceição do Mato Dentro, Minas Gerais, Brazil Source: Michael Scott S100571 [view label] Owner: RRUFF Description: Bright yellow massive, co-type sample, associated with light brown pucherite Status: The identification of this mineral is not yet confirmed. |
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American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database Record: [view record] |
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Burns P C, Roberts A C, Stirling J A R, Criddle A J, Feinglos M N (2000) Dukeite, Bi3+24Cr6+8O57(OH)6·(H2O)3, a new mineral from Brejaúba, Minas Gerais, Brazil: Description and crystal structure, American Mineralogist, 85, 1822-1827 [view file] |
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Mandarino J A (2001) New minerals, The Canadian Mineralogist, 39, 1473-1502 [view file] |
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