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Hexagonite

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Gouverneur Talc Company No. 4 Quarry (Valentine deposit; Valentine property), Harrisville, Diana Township, Lewis Co., New York, USA
© 2003 John H. Betts

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A variety of Tremolite

Supposedly a hexagonal form of Tremolite, but shown to be monoclinic. A manganoan variety distinguished by its pale lilac to purplish color.

Originally reported from Edwards, Balmat-Edwards Zinc District, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA.

Classification of Hexagonite

IMA status:Rejected
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Other Names for Hexagonite

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German:Hexagonit
Spanish:Hexagonita

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    Localities for Hexagonite

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    • New York
      • Lewis Co.
        • Diana Township
          • Harrisville
      • St Lawrence Co.
    		Jensen (1978) Minerals of New York State, p.46
        • Fowler
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    Rocks & Min.:12:8.
        • Talcville
    		George Robinson & Steven Chamberlain (2007) Gazetteer of major New York State mineral localities. Rocks & Minerals, 82, #6, 472-483.; George Robinson & Steven Chamberlain (2007) Gazetteer of major New York State mineral localities. Rocks & Minerals, 82, #6, 472-483.
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