ATHENA MINERAL: Mineral Data; Pierre Perroud

ATHENA

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Mineral:	PLANCHEITE
Formula:	Cu₈Si₈O₂₂(OH)₄.H₂O
Crystal System:	Orthorhombic
IMA Number:	1967 s.p.
References:	L 11 (1996), 9; HB2/2 (1995)
Type Locality:	Mindouli, Congo

Plancheite (2.5 x 1.7 cm)
Mashamba West Mine, Katanga (Shaba), Congo
Coll. and Photo © John Veevaert, Trinity Minerals
See also: athena.unige.ch -> mineral pictures

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