Berlinite from
Cioclovina cave, Hunedoara, Hunedoara Co., Romania

Description
Comments:	First reported occurrence of berlinite formed entirely under sedimentary conditions. Disputed in 2005 reference. Confirmed in 2007 reference. Spontaneous combustion of bat guanno is likely cause for creation of high temperature phase.
Quality of samples:	not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:	Believed Valid
References
References:	Onac, B.P., Breban, R., Kearns, J., and Tamas, T. (2002) Unusual minerals related to phosphate deposits in Cioclovina Cave, Şureanu Mts. (Romania). Theoretical and Applied Karstology: 15: 27-34.; Am. Min., 88, 1395–1397 (2003) ; Am. Min. 90,1203-1208 (2005); Am. Min. 92,1998-2001(2007)
Associated minerals:
Associates:	Hydroxylellestadite
Data
Mineral Data:	Click here to view Berlinite data
Locality Data:	Click here to view Cioclovina cave, Hunedoara, Hunedoara Co., Romania

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