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Gavite

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Gava valley, Genova, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy
© Arliguie M




Formula:
Mg
 
4
Si
 
5
O
 
12
(OH)
 
4
 ?
Name:Named after locality.


Doubtful, possibly a variety of Talc.
Originally reported from Gava valley, Genova, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy.

Classification of Gavite

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Chemical Properties of Gavite

Formula:
Mg
 
4
Si
 
5
O
 
12
(OH)
 
4
 ?
Essential elements:H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Gavite

Other Languages:
German:Gavit
Gayit
Spanish:Gavita

Other Information

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

References for Gavite

Reference List:

- +
Rondolino R. – (1936) Ricerche chimiche sulla gavite di val della Gava (gruppo di Voltri). Periodico di Mineralogia – Roma pp. 207-210.

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    (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.
    Italy
     
    • Liguria
      • Genova Province
        • Genova
    		No reference listed
        • Tiglieto
    		Antofilli, Borgo, Palenzona, 1985. I nostri minerali. Geologia e mineralogia in Liguria. Edizioni Melita, La Spezia.
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