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Ferroan Dolomite

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A variety of Dolomite

Fe-bearing, relatively common variety of dolomite.

Can be distinguished from ankerite only by analytical means.

Classification of Ferroan Dolomite

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Other Names for Ferroan Dolomite

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German:Ankerit (of Haidinger)

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 Ferroan Dolomite

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Goldsmith, J.R., D.L. Graf, J. Witters & D.A. Northrop (1962), Studies in the system CaCO3•MgCO3•FeCO3: (1) Phase relations; (2) A method for major element spectrochemical analyses; and (3) Composition of some ferroan dolomites Jour. Geol.: 70: 659-688.

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