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Galactite

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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:
GaladsiteGaladstiteGaladtite
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:

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Zirkl, E. J. (1973): Ferrierit im Basalt von Weitendorf, Steiermark. N. Jb. Mineral. Mh. 1973, 524-528.

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