Rodalquilarite
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What is Rodalquilarite?
Rodalquilarite is a rare iron tellurite chloride mineral with formula H3Fe2(TeO3)4Cl or Fe2(TeO2OH)3(TeO3)Cl. Rodalquilarite crystallizes in the triclinic system and typically occurs as stout green prisms and encrustations.
Market Value Factors
Pricing varies for every rock and mineral, so use these universal factors to gauge Rodalquilarite before comparing listings or appraisals.
Size & Weight
Larger, intact specimens usually command higher prices.
Rarity & Demand
Scarce material or popular varieties sell at a premium.
Condition & Finish
Chips, repairs, and heavy wear lower value; clean prep helps.
Treatment & Provenance
Untreated specimens with documented locality are prized.
Rodalquilarite Localities Map
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Key Characteristics
Formation of Rodalquilarite
Rodalquilarite was first described in 1968 for an occurrence in the Rodalquilar gold deposit of Almeria, Spain and was named for the discovery locality. It has also been reported from the Wendy open pit mine, El Indio-Tambo district, Coquimbo Region of Chile and the mines of Tombstone, Arizona. It is found in the oxidized zone of tellurium-bearing gold deposits. It occurs associated with emmonsite, native gold, alunite, jarosite, quartz, native tellurium, mackayite and sonoraite.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Emerald- to grass-green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2 - 3
- Density
- 5.11 g/cm³
- Streak
- Greenish yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Fe2(TeO2OH)3(TeO3)Cl
- Elements
- Cl, Fe, H, O, Te
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Rodalquilarite FAQs
How do I identify Rodalquilarite?
Rodalquilarite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale, Emerald- to grass-green color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.
What color is Rodalquilarite?
Rodalquilarite typically appears in Emerald- to grass-green. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.
How hard is Rodalquilarite?
Rodalquilarite has a hardness of 2 - 3 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.
What is the formation of rodalquilarite of Rodalquilarite?
Rodalquilarite was first described in 1968 for an occurrence in the Rodalquilar gold deposit of Almeria, Spain and was named for the discovery locality. It has also been reported from the Wendy open pit mine, El Indio-Tambo district, Coquimbo Region of Chile and the mines of Tombstone, Arizona. It is found in the oxidized zone of tellurium-bearing gold deposits. It occurs associated with emmonsite, native gold, alunite, jarosite, quartz, native tellurium, mackayite and sonoraite.
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