Mindat Logo

Traversellite

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.



Formula:
CaMgSi
 
2
O
 
6
Colour:light green, dark green, ...
Name:Named after the mines of Traversella.
A variety of Diopside

Occasionally alters to amphibole, and pseudomorphs amphibole.
Originally reported from Traversella Mine, Traversella, Chiusella Valley, Canavese District, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy.

Classification of Traversellite

mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-11091.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Physical Properties of Traversellite

Colour:light green, dark green, brown

Chemical Properties of Traversellite

Formula:
CaMgSi
 
2
O
 
6
Essential elements:Ca, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Traversellite

Other Languages:
German:Traversellit
Spanish:Traversellita

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.

Internet Links for Traversellite

Search Engines:
  • Look for Traversellite on Google
  • Look for Traversellite images on Google
  • Mineral Dealers:
  • Edwards Minerals - Fine Specimens
  • webminerals
  • Wilensky Fine Minerals
  • Pricedownminerals.com - Reverse Auctions and Shop
  • Buy RARE Minerals from Rocks of Africa
  • The Arkenstone - Fine Minerals
  • Buy from David K Joyce minerals
  • Top quality minerals from Kristalle of California
  • Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
  • SpiriferMinerals.com - high quality low prices
  • Fine Minerals from Weinrich Minerals, Inc.
  • Fabre Minerals - search for Traversellite specimens
  • Specimens:The following Traversellite specimens are currently listed for sale on minfind.com.
    Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs
  • Localities for Traversellite

    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.
    Italy
     
    • Piedmont
      • Torino Province
        • Canavese District
          • Chiusella Valley
            • Traversella
    • Trentino-Alto Adige
      • Trento Province
        • Fassa Valley
          • Monzoni Mts
    De Michele, V. (1974). Guida mineralogica d'Italia. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 2 vol.
    De Michele, V. (1974). Guida mineralogica d'Italia. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 2 vol.
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Search Google
     
    Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2011. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. Mindat does not offer minerals for sale. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register. Current server date and time: 21st Jun 2011 01:49:58
    Mineral and Locality Search
    Mineral:
    and/or Locality:
    Options
    Fade toolbar when not in focusFix toolbar to bottom of page
    Hide Social Media Links
    Slideshow frame delay seconds