Carrollite
Carrolliet, Carrollit, Carrollita, Карролит
Commonly known
rarer (so called collectors stones)
very rare (rarities)
relatively rare organic material
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Formula: Cu(Co,Ni)2S4
Mineral class: sulfides Crystal system: cubic Mohs scale: 4.5 - 5.5 Density (g/cm3): 4.5 - 4.8 Refractive index: ? Cleavage: poor Colors: grey, grey-violet, reddish Transparency: opaque Luster: metallic Fluorescence: - Pleochroism: - Largest crystal: 10 cm? Deposits: worldwide Discovery: 1852? 1st Description: 1852 Name: from the place of discovery, Carroll Co. / Maryland / USA |
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Carrollite Mineral
Size of the crystal: 1.2 x 1.1 cm Origin: Kamoya South Mine / Kamoya / Kambove / Katanga / Zaïre Photo by kind permission of © www.fabreminerals.com |
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Carrollite
Weight: 2.35 ct Origin: Kamoya South Mine / Kamoya / Kambove / Katanga / Zaïre Photo by kind permission of © www.gemfrance.com |
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