Mohawkite
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About Mohawkite
Name:
Named after the original locality, the Mohawk Mine.
A mixture of algodonite, domeykite and arsenic-rich copper (and possibly further species).
Originally reported from Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA.
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Originally reported from Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Mohawkite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2740
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2740:9
Similar Names
| Maohokite | A valid IMA mineral species | MgFe2O4 |
Other Language Names for Mohawkite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 13 photos of Mohawkite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 8 photos of Mohawkite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 5 photos of Mohawkite associated with Algodonite | (Cu1-xAsx) |
| 3 photos of Mohawkite associated with Native Copper | Cu |
| 3 photos of Mohawkite associated with Rammelsbergite | NiAs2 |
| 3 photos of Mohawkite associated with Chlorite Group | |
| 2 photos of Mohawkite associated with Koutekite | Cu5As2 |
| 1 photo of Mohawkite associated with Domeykite | Cu3As |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Mohawkite
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References for Mohawkite
Localities for Mohawkite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Betts (n.d.) |
| Paul Brandes |
| Rocks & Min.: 21:664. |
Mohawk Mine, Mohawk, Allouez Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA