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Galactite
A variety of
Natrolite
A calcian variety of natrolite.
Originally reported from Glenfarg, Tayside (Perthshire), Scotland, UK.
Some galactites later turned out to be
ferrierite
(e.g., Zirkl, 1973).
Classification of Galactite
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Other Names for Galactite
Synonyms:
Galadsite
Galadstite
Galadtite
Other Languages:
German:
Galactit
Galadsit
Galadstit
Galadtit
Galaktit
Spanish:
Galactita
Galadsita
Galadstita
Galadtita
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 Galactite
Reference List:
Zirkl, E. J. (1973): Ferrierit im Basalt von Weitendorf, Steiermark. N. Jb. Mineral. Mh. 1973, 524-528.
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Localities for Galactite
(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.
UK
Scotland
Tayside (Perthshire)
Glenfarg
No reference listed
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