Taaffeite Group (original) (raw)

A group of related mineral species

About Taaffeite GroupHide

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A group of the Högbomite Supergroup with minerals that is composed of spinel and modified nolanite modules where Be occupies a tetrahedral site close to the hydrogen position in the nolanite module. The modified nolanite module has the composition Be_TM_O8.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:39985:8

470e2bb3-7a74-4a07-bbef-02bfd0c150d5

IMA Classification of Taaffeite GroupHide

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IMA status notes:

IMA Approved Group Name

Relationship of Taaffeite Group to other SpeciesHide

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Other InformationHide

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Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Taaffeite GroupHide

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References for Taaffeite GroupHide

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Reference List:

Lin, Bihan, Li, Xingtong, Zhang, Longbo, Lai, Xiaojing, Zhang, Qian (2023) Gemological and Luminescence Characteristics of Taaffeites from Mogok, Myanmar. Minerals, 13 (3) 346 doi:10.3390/min13030346

Localities for Taaffeite GroupHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.