Xocolatlite
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What is Xocolatlite?
Xocolatlite is a sulfate mineral named for its chocolatey appearance. Discovered in the La Bambolla gold mine of Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico, Xocolatlite's name is derived from the Nahuatl word xocolatl (literally "bitter water"; a root word of "chocolate"), a drink made from cocoa, water, and chili.
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- chocolate-brown
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2 - 3
- Density
- 4.7 g/cm³
- Streak
- copper-brown (RAL 8004)
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca2Mn4+2(Te6+O6)2 · H2O
- Elements
- Ca, H, Mn, O, Te
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