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Achtaragdite

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Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
© 2001 John H. Betts

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A variety of Grossular-Hibschite Series

Hydrogrossular-chlorite-carbonate pseudomorphs after very probably Wadalite or some other hydrogarnet. Real protomineral for these pseudomorphoses isn't exactly known up to now.
Originally desribed from Akhtaragda River mouth (Achtaragda River mouth), Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.

Classification of Achtaragdite

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Other Names for Achtaragdite

Synonyms:
AchtaranditeActaranditeAkhtaragdite
Other Languages:
German:Achtaragdit
Achtarandit
Achtaryndit
Actarandit
Spanish:Achtaragdita
Achtarandita
Actarandita

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    Localities for Achtaragdite

    (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.
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin)
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"]; Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
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