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Hydroxyuvite

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Formula:
CaMg
 
3
(Al
 
5
Mg)(Si
 
6
O
 
18
)(BO
 
3
)
 
3
(OH)
 
3
(OH)
Name:From its relationship to Uvite


This tourmaline-group mineral (IMA2000-030) was not approved, but suspended, waiting for the tourmaline IMA subcommittee to propose a new nomenclature scheme.

Erroneously published as approved in the following references:
• Grice, J.D. & Ferraris, G. (2001): New minerals approved in 2000 by the Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names, International Mineralogical Association. Canadian Mineralogist, 39, 917-923.
• de Fourestier, J. (2002): The naming of mineral species approved by the Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names of the International Mineralogical Association: a brief history. Canadian Mineralogist, 40, 1721-1735.

Classification of Hydroxyuvite

IMA status:Pending Approval
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Chemical Properties of Hydroxyuvite

Formula:
CaMg
 
3
(Al
 
5
Mg)(Si
 
6
O
 
18
)(BO
 
3
)
 
3
(OH)
 
3
(OH)
All elements listed in formula:Al, B, Ca, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Hydroxyuvite

Synonyms:
IMA2000-030
Other Languages:
German:Hydroxyuvit
Spanish:Hidroxiuvita

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 Hydroxyuvite

Reference List:

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Grice, J.D. & Ferraris, G. (2001): New minerals approved in 2000 by the Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names, International Mineralogical Association. Canadian Mineralogist, 39, 917-923.

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