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TitleArsenolite
DescriptionArsenolite, As2O3, is an oxidation product formed at the surface of sulfide deposits that contain tennantite and arsenopyrite, both arsenic minerals. Its color can be white, yellowish, or reddish.
LocationUSA ▹ Montana. Near Smelter.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-11-26.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1055.
Key wordsArsenolite, Montana
Tech details520 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1841