Paramelakonitina

Paramelakonitina is a chemical compound. It is a naturally occurring mineral that belongs to the melakonite group. Its chemical formula is generally represented as CuO. This formula indicates that it is a copper oxide. Paramelakonitina is an oxide of copper and is polymorphous with other copper oxides. It is known for its distinct crystal structure. The mineral is typically found in oxidized copper deposits. It often forms as a secondary mineral, meaning it develops from the alteration of other copper-bearing minerals. Paramelakonitina is a relatively rare mineral. It is typically found in small, well-formed crystals. The color of paramelakonitina can vary, but it is often described as black, dark brown, or deep red. Its hardness on the Mohs scale is typically around 3.5 to 4. The specific gravity of paramelakonitina is around 5.6. It is not a commercially significant ore of copper due to its rarity and the abundance of other, more economically viable copper minerals. Paramelakonitina is of interest to mineralogists and collectors due to its unique crystallography and occurrence.

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