Fuchunite

Chemical formula: Ba(C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>3</sub>O<sub>3</sub>)<sup>1-</sup><sub>2</sub>(C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>O<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>

Fuchunite (fuchunit) is not a recognized mineral. There is no data available about it in mineralogical sources.

Fuchunite (fuchunit) is not a recognized mineral. There is no data about it in reliable mineralogical sources, such as Mindat.org or IMA databases. The given chemical formula suggests that it is an organic compound (a salt of barium and carboxylic acids), and not a substance of geological origin, which precludes its classification as a mineral.

Properties

rruff id
0bed6ec796e9d4df9b73c202eaa0
ima number
IMA2025-011
ima status
approved
type locality
USA
year approved
2025

Rarity

Not a mineral

Sources

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