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Aurichalcite


Mineral Name: Aurichalcite

Composition: Zinc copper carbonate hydroxide

Nomenclature: Named after the Greek word "oreichalchos" which means "mountain copper," or after "aurichalcum" which means "yellow copper ore."

Industrial Uses: Zinc ore, copper ore.

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Congo People's Republic : Scott C94 : 100 CFA francs : 20 Mar 1970

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