GeoDIL

GeoDIL-175

Partzite from Mona County in California
Partzite is a copper antimony oxy-hydroxide, near to Cu₂Sb₂(O,OH)₇ in composition, formed by weathering of copper-antimony sulfosalts. It is generally bluish to olive green, and (as in this specimen) tarnishes black. This specimen is about 7 cm.

University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection, #581.

Copyright © Dexter Perkins 2001

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General Information
GeoDIL Number:	GeoDIL-175
Long Title:	Partzite from Mona County in California
Short Title:	Partzite
Keywords:	Partzite, California
Collection:	University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection, #581.
Photographer:	Darla Sondrol
Photograph Date:	5/22/01 1:54:08 PM
Contributor:	Shannon Heinle
Contribution Date:	3/6/2001 4:17:16 PM
Copyright Information:	Dexter Perkins 2001
Original Image Format (Camera, Film, etc.):	Photographed with a Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens; 3040x2016 pixels
Image Scale:	Hand Specimen
Location Information
Country:	USA
Province / State:	California
County:	Mona
How precise is this location?:	Within 1/2 km

Category Information
This image is in the following categories:
Minerals	Oxides and hydroxides