Tripuhyite
Tripuhyite is an iron antimonate mineral, named after its type locality, the Tripuhy Mine, Brazil.
It forms excellent micro specimens, particularly of fibrous aggregates.
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Information about Tripuhyite
Tripuhyite is a rare mineral that typically occurs as earthy to crystalline masses or thin coatings. It is most commonly yellowish-brown to dark brown.
The crystals are very small, usually microscopic, and rarely form distinct habits. Surfaces are dull to sub-metallic, with earthy or resinous aspects in massive forms.
Uses and History
Tripuhyite was first described in 1894 from Minas Gerais, Brazil, at the Tripuhy antimony mine, which gave the mineral its name.
It is usually associated with the oxidation zones of Sb-bearing deposits. Since its discovery, it has been identified at several other localities worldwide, though it remains an uncommon mineral.
Tripuhyite was first described in 1894 from Minas Gerais, Brazil, at the Tripuhy antimony mine, which gave the mineral its name. It is usually associated with the oxidation zones of Sb-bearing deposits.
Since its discovery, it has been identified at several other localities worldwide, though it remains an uncommon mineral.
Mineralogy
Yellow-brown, lemon yellow, brown, black, green
Hazards and Warnings
Mineral collectors should wash their hands after handling specimens, to avoid any exposure to potential toxins.
Almost all rocks, minerals (and, frankly, almost all other substances on earth) can produce toxic dust when cutting, which can cause serious respiratory conditions including silicosis. When cutting or polishing rocks, minerals, shells, etc, all work should be done wet to minimise the dust, and a suitable respirator or extraction system should be used.
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