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Almandine-Pyrope Series

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System:Isometric
Series Formula:
Fe
2+
3
Al
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
-
Mg
 
3
Al
 
2
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
A series between Almandine and Pyrope

Classification of Almandine-Pyrope Series

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Crystallography of Almandine-Pyrope Series

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Almandine-Pyrope Series

Type:Isotropic

Other Names for Almandine-Pyrope Series

Synonyms:
Pyralmandite
Other Languages:
Varieties:
Grape GarnetUmbalite

Other Information

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  • Localities for Almandine-Pyrope Series

    The 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.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Algeria
     
    • Tamanghasset Province
      • Ahaggar Mts (Hoggar Mts)
        • In Ouzzal
    M. Guiraud, J.R. Kienast, A. Rahmani : "Petrological study of high-temperature granulites from In Ouzal, Algeria : some implications on the phase relationships in the FMASTOCr system", Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, 1375-1390.
    Austria
     
    • Lower Austria
      • Dunkelsteinerwald
        • Aggsbach Dorf
    Brazil
     
    • Minas Gerais
    Chris D. Parkinson et al. , " Ultrahigh-pressure pyrope-kyanite granulites and associated eclogites in Neoproterozoic nappes of southeast Brazil", 2001, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, http://akmotoki.tripod.com/2001/Waseda/Cdp.html
      • Doce valley
        • Itanhomi
    Van King
    Chris D. Parkinson et al. , " Ultrahigh-pressure pyrope-kyanite granulites and associated eclogites in Neoproterozoic nappes of southeast Brazil", 2001, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, http://akmotoki.tripod.com/2001/Waseda/Cdp.html
    Canada
     
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • Labrador
    C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Anqing Prefecture
        • Tongcheng Co.
    Yican Liu, Shutong Xu, Shuguang Li, Laili Jiang, Weiping Wu, Guanbao Chen, and Wen Su (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(suppl.), 178-188.
    Yican Liu, Shutong Xu, Shuguang Li, Laili Jiang, Weiping Wu, Guanbao Chen, and Wen Su (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(suppl.), 178-188.
      • Lu'an Prefecture
        • Shou Co.
    Am. Min. , V 90, pp. 801-813, 2005 / Journal of Petrology, June 2004, V 45, N° 6, pp. 1125-1145.
        • Shucheng Co.
    Yican Liu, Shutong Xu, Shuguang Li, Laili Jiang, Weiping Wu, Guanbao Chen, and Wen Su (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(suppl.), 178-188.
    Yican Liu, Shutong Xu, Shuguang Li, Laili Jiang, Weiping Wu, Guanbao Chen, and Wen Su (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(suppl.), 178-188.
    • Henan Province
      • Xinyang Prefecture
        • Luoshan Co.
          • Sujiahe
    Ratschbacher, L., Franz, L., Enkelmann, E., Jonckheere, R., Pörschke, A., Hacker, B.R., Dong, S., and Zhang, Y. (2006), In: Hacker, B.R., McClelland, W.C., and Liou, J.G. (eds.): Ultrahigh-pressure metamorphism: Deep continental subduction. Geological Society of America Special Paper 403, 45–75.
    • Hubei Province
      • Huanggang Prefecture
        • Yingshan Co.
    Guxian Lü, Jing Chen, Tiping Ding, Xiaobo Li, Fangzheng Wang, and Ruixun Li (2001): Journal of Geosciences of China 3(1), 1-12.
    • Jiangsu Province
      • Lianyungang Prefecture
        • Donghai Co.
          • Maobei
    http://www.icdp-online.de/news/workshops/abstracts/AGU04/V14A-07.htm
    • Qinghai (Chinghai) Province
      • Haixi Autonomous Prefecture
        • North Qaidam UHP Terrane
    Jingsui Yang, Shuguang Song, Zhiqin Xu, Fulai Liu, Shigenori Maruyama, Liou, J.G., Jianxin Zhang, Cailai Wu, Haibing Li, and Rendeng Shi (2001): Presented at the 11th Annual V.M. Goldschmidt Conference, Abstract no. 3088.
    Jingsui Yang, Shuguang Song, Zhiqin Xu, Fulai Liu, Shigenori Maruyama, Liou, J.G., Jianxin Zhang, Cailai Wu, Haibing Li, and Rendeng Shi (2001): Presented at the 11th Annual V.M. Goldschmidt Conference, Abstract no. 3088.; American Mineralogist, Volume 94, pages 222–228, 2009
    Yang Jingsui et al.(2001): UHPM workshop, Waseda University.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Aletai (Altay) Prefecture
          • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
    Li Zi-Long et al. , Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 2004 5(10), pp. 1180-1182.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
        • Kutná Hora (Kuttenberg)
    Ecuador
     
    • El Oro Province
    Eur. Journ. Mineral. , Vol. 15, N° 6, 2003, pp. 977-989.
    France
     
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Pyrénées-Orientales
        • Perpignan
          • Saint-Paul de Fenouillet
            • Agly Massif
    P. Andrieux, Bull. Minéral, 1982, 105, pp. 253-266, France.
    • Limousin
      • Haute-Vienne
    D. Coffrant, Bull. Soc. Fr. Minéral. Cristallogr. , 1974, 97, pp. 70-78.
    • Midi-Pyrénées
      • Aveyron
        • Pont-de-Salars
    G. Trolliard et al. , Bull. Minéral; , 1987, 110, pp. 439-448.
    • Rhône-Alpes
      • Rhône
        • Lyonnais Mts
    http://alex.geosciences.univ-rennes1.fr:85/Document.htm&numrec=031994168917690 and http://christian.nicollet.free.fr/page/enseignement/LicenceSN/manteauMetam.html and http://www.ens-lyon.fr/Planet-Terre/Infosciences/Geodynamique/Chimie-enveloppes/Articles/peridotite.html
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Franconia
        • Münchberg Metamorphic complex
          • Bad Berneck
    India
     
    • Orissa
    [var: Grape Garnet]
    • Tamil Nadu
    GSA Bulletin; March 1956; v. 67; no. 3; p. 317-390
    Italy
     
    • Aosta Valley
      • Lys Valley
    Ch. Robert et al. , Bull. Minéral. , 1985, 108, pp. 699-711.
    • Piedmont
      • Torino Province
        • Orco Valley
    Ch. Robert et al. , Bull. Minéral. , 1985, 108, pp. 699-711.
    Madagascar
     
    • Antananarivo Province
      • Vakinankaratra Region
        • Antsirabé 2 District
    Rakotondrazafy, A.F.M., Giuliani, G., Ohnenstetter, D., Fallick, A.E., Rakotosamizanany, S., Andriamamonjy, A., Ralantoarison, T., Razanatseheno, M., Offant, Y., Garnier, V., Maluski, H., Dunaigre, C., Schwarz, D., and Ratrimo, V. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 34, 134-154.
    • Fianarantsoa Province
      • Horombe Region
        • Ranohira District
          • Ilakaka Commune
    Schmetzer, K., Glas, M. & Bernhardt, H-J. (2002): Sterngranate aus Madagaskar. Lapis 27 (2), 20-27
    Norway
     
    • Finnmark
      • Loppa
        • Øksfjord
    S. Elvevold and H. Reginiussen, Eur. Journ. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 777-789.
    • Hordaland
      • Lindås
    Kolderup, C. F. (1903): Die Labradorfelse des westlichen Norwegens. II: Die Labradorfelse und die mit denselben verwandten Gesteine in dem Bergensgebiete. Bergens Museums Aarbog. Afhandlinger og Aarsberetning 1903, 12: 1-129; Neumann, H. (1985): Norges Mineraler. Norges geologiske Undersøkelse Skrifter 68, p 131
    • Sogn og Fjordane
      • Nordfjord
    J. Metam. Geol. , 2003, 21, pp. 601-612.
      • Selje
    J. Metam. Geol. , 2003, 21, pp. 601-612.
    Switzerland
     
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Verzasca Valley
    UHPM Workshop 2001 at Waseda University 3P05 (Page 201-202) http://www.earth.edu.waseda.ac.jp/uhpm/cdrom/abstracts/3p05/3p05.pdf
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Zermatt - Saas Fee area
        • Saas Valley
          • Saas Almagell
    Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf (Basel), p. 32
    Tanzania
     
    • Dodoma region
      • Mpapwa (Mpwampwa) District
        • Mpapwa
    Van King
    • Tanga Region
    [var: Umbalite]
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Kenai Peninsula Borough
        • Kachemak Bay
          • Seldovia
    Geological Society of America Bulletin, 1974, V 85, N 2, pp. 285-292.
    • California
      • San Benito Co.
        • Diablo Range
          • New Idria District
            • Picacho Peak
    T. Tsujimori et al., Paper N° 21-6, The Geological Society of America, Joint Meeting Cordilleran Section and Pacific Section, 101st Annual Meeting, 29 April-1 May 2005, San Jose, California.
      • Santa Clara Co.
        • Diablo Range
    Harris Mason specimen
    • Connecticut
      • New London Co.
        • Colchester
          • Westchester
            • Salmon River State Forest
              • Dickinson Creek
    Rocks & Min. 70:379
    • New York
      • Westchester Co.
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