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Ajoite

ajoite

K3Cu²⁺20Al3Si29O76(OH)16·8H2O

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Overview

Ajoite () is a hydrated sodium potassium copper aluminium silicate hydroxide mineral. Ajoite has the chemical formula (Na,K)Cu7AlSi9O24(OH)6·3H2O, and minor Mn, Fe and Ca are usually also present in the structure. Ajoite is used as a minor ore of copper.

Scientific references

  1. Ajoite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q413128 Link
  2. Ajoite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajoite Link