A rare mineral composed of lead, copper, and arsenate, found in oxidized mineral deposits.
Named after the German mineralogist Wilhelm Dufft or following the standard '-ite' mineral naming convention. Duftite was identified in the late 19th or early 20th century when systematic mineral classification was expanding.
Duftite is so rare that specimens are highly prized by collectors, and many mineral museums might not have examples. It's a reminder that Earth contains thousands of different minerals that most people never encounter, each with unique crystals and chemical compositions.
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