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APACHITE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A phonolite rich in aenigmatite and sodic amphibole.

OBS

This usage is not recommended. Not to be confused with the mineral apachite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Roche phonolitique contenant en abondance de l'amphibole et de l'aénigmatite, associées au pyroxène et à la microperthite.

OBS

Usage non recommandé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Cu9Si10O29·11H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Named for the Apache Indians, whose reservation is near the locality [Christmas Mine, Gila, Arizona, USA].

OBS

Chemical formula: Cu9Si10O29·11H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cu9Si10O29·11H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (silicate) du système cristallin monoclinique, se présentant en grains microscopiques, de couleur bleu profond, éclat gras à terne.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cu9Si10O29·11H2O

Spanish

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