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Krinovite from
Canyon Diablo meteorite, Meteor Crater and vicinity, Winslow, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA


Description
Type Locality:Canyon Diablo meteorite, Meteor Crater and vicinity, Winslow, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA is the type locality for Krinovite
Colour:Deep emerald green
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 171-172, 269, 356; Olsen, E. & L. Fuchs (1968), Krinovite, NaMg2CrSi3O10 = a new meteorite mineral, Science 161: 786-787; HB2/1 (1995); Eur.Jour.Min.: 11 (1999): 743.
Associated minerals:
Associates:Graphite
Comments
Minute, subhedral grains disseminated in graphite nodules.
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