Copiapite was discovered in 1833 in Copiapo, Chile, hence the mineral?s name. Many countries contain this mineral, namely Chile, Australia and Canada. Copiapite forms when iron sulfide deposits oxidize. This sulfate mineral is yellow, orange or greenish-yellow in color, non-radioactive, non-fluorescence, dissolves in water, and tastes metallic.
Citation of a publication:
Fanfani L, Nunzi A, Zanazzi P.F.,
Zanzari A.R., American Mineralogist 58 (1973) 314-322
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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