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antlerite [′ant·lə‚rīt] (mineralogy) Cu3SO4(OH)4Emerald- to blackish-green mineral occurring in aggregates of needlelike crystals; an ore of copper. Also known as vernadskite. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, scientists noticed in 1986 that the surface also contained lots of a sulfur-enriched mineral called antlerite ([Cu. During a recent property visit by Adrian, it was confirmed that the dominant copper oxide minerals present are brochantite and antlerite. With a slightly different composition and crystal structure, antlerite dissolves more readily in water and is more susceptible to wind erosion than brochantite. |
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