Corundophilite (original) (raw)

About CorundophiliteHide

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Formula:

(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8

Name:

Named for friend and corundum, for its association with corundum.

A variety of Clinochlore

An Al-rich variety of clinochlore.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:

1137 (as Corundophilite)
1070 (as Clinochlore)

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:1137:8 (as Corundophilite)
mindat:1:1:1070:8 (as Clinochlore)

f2ac485a-8986-44b6-b66e-32a48a8d7278 (as Corundophilite)
bf7559f1-7aa6-4577-8ba3-c2c209c692de (as Clinochlore)

IMA Classification of CorundophiliteHide

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Classification of CorundophiliteHide

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16.19.8

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
19 : Aluminosilicates of Fe and Mg

Chemistry of CorundophiliteHide

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Mindat Formula:

(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8

Synonyms of CorundophiliteHide

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Other Language Names for CorundophiliteHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

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.

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References for CorundophiliteHide

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Localities for CorundophiliteHide

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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.