Aerugite
| Aerugite | ||
|---|---|---|
Specific gravity 5.85–5.95 | | |
| References | [2][3][4] | |
Aerugite is a rare complex
specific gravity
of 5.85 to 5.95.
It was first described in 1858 in either the South Terres mine of Cornwall, England or in the Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany. The origin is disputed. The most common occurrence is as an incrustation on furnace walls in which ores are roasted. Its name comes from the Latin word aerugo for copper rust.
See also
References
- S2CID 235729616.
- ^ Mindat.org Aerugite page
- ^ Webmineral Aerugite page
- ^ http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/hom/aerugite.pdf Handbook of Mineralogy
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