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Gunnbjarnite

Formula:
(Mg,Ca,Fe)
 
3
(Fe,Al)
 
2
Si
 
6
O
 
18
·3H
 
2
O
A variety of Sepiolite

A ferroan variety of Sepiolite.
Originally reported from Greenland.

Classification of Gunnbjarnite

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Chemical Properties of Gunnbjarnite

Formula:
(Mg,Ca,Fe)
 
3
(Fe,Al)
 
2
Si
 
6
O
 
18
·3H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Fe, H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Ca, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Gunnbjarnite

Other Languages:
German:Gunnbjarnit
Spanish:Gunnbjarnita

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 Gunnbjarnite

    (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.
    Greenland
    No reference listed
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