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Name: Nissonite
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IMA Chemistry: Cu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2·5H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Nissonite contains elements:
Copper (Cu)
Magnesium (Mg)
Phosphorus (P)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1966
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Mrose M E, Meyrowitz R, Alfors J T, Chesterman C W (1966) Nissonite, CuMg(PO_4_)(OH)·2½H_2_O, a new hydrous copper magnesium phosphate mineral from the Panoche Valley, California·, Geological Society of America, Abstracts Annual Meetings 1966, 145-146
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Crystal Systems: monoclinic
Oldest Known Age: 1795 Million Years Ago
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