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Cyprine

cyprine

Ca19Cu²⁺(Al10Mg2)Si18O68(OH)10

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Overview

Cyprine is a copper-rich member of the vesuvianite group with the formula Ca19Cu2+(Al10Mg2)Si18O68(OH)10. A similar name is given to a Cu-bearing variety but not Cu-dominant member within the group. Cyprine (sensu stricto) was discovered in the Wessels mine in the vicinity of Hotazel, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa.

Scientific references

  1. Cyprine — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21680720 Link
  2. Cyprine — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprine_(mineral) Link