Aurorite is a dark-colored mineral with the chemical formula (Mn2+,Ag,Ca)Mn4+3O7·3H2O. It is named for its type locality, the North Aurora mine in White Pine County, Nevada.[1]
| Aurorite | |
|---|---|
 Aurorite crystals found in calcite | |
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Formula (repeating unit) | (Mn2+,Ag,Ca)Mn4+3O7·3H2O |
| IMA symbol | Aro |
| Identification | |
| Color | Black, pale brown in transmitted light at the edges of very thin, platy grains |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Specific gravity | 3.81 |
References
edit- ^ Aurorite Archived 2019-04-06 at the Wayback Machine on mindat.org
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External links
edit- Aurorite data sheet
- Aurorite on the Handbook of Mineralogy
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