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Dhanrasite

A variety of Almandine

A variety of pyralmandine, Garnet group. Stannian garnets, in particular stannian pyrope-almandine.

Originally reported from Dhanras Hills, Gaya District, Bihar, India.

Classification of Dhanrasite

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Other Names for Dhanrasite

Other Languages:
German:Dhanrasit
Spanish:Dhanrasita

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    Localities for Dhanrasite

    (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.
    India
     
    • Bihar
      • Gaya District
    [Current Sci. (India) 1967, No. 11, p. 295; Clark, 1993, "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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