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Daphnite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)
 
5
Al(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
8
A variety of Chamosite

A magnesian variety of chamosite.
Originally reported from Penzance - Ludgvan Area, Mount's Bay District, Cornwall, England, UK.

Classification of Daphnite

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Chemical Properties of Daphnite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)
 
5
Al(Si,Al)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
8
Essential elements:Al, Fe, H, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Daphnite

Other Languages:
German:Daphnit
Spanish:Daphnita

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.

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    Localities for Daphnite

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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.
    Slovakia
     
    • Prešov Region
      • High Tatra Mts
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    UK
     
    • England
      • Cornwall
        • Liskeard District
          • Caradon & Phoenix Area (South-Eastern Bodmin Moor)
            • St Cleer
    No reference listed
        • Mount's Bay District
    No reference listed
    USA
     
    • New York
      • Jefferson Co.
    Yale Peabody Museum
    • Virginia
      • Buckingham Co.
        • Arvonia
    Minerals of Virginia, 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
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