Turquoise

Image

Turquoise from La Mariquita Mine, Cuitaca, Municipio de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. Size: 5.2 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm.

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Properties

Formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Abbreviation Tqu
Luminescence emitter UO2
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1967 s.p.)
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Tags Hydroxide , Mineral, Orthophosphate , Phosphate , Hydrated

Composition

Element Atoms
Al 6
Cu 1
O 28
H 16
P 4
Total: 55

Reference

Reference Lines Spectra Images
Gorobets and Rogojine 2002 3 0 0