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Gunnisonite

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Very doubtful aluminosilicate and fluoride of calcium, probably an impure Fluorite.

Originally described from Iron Hill, White Earth District (Powderhorn District), Gunnison Co., Colorado, USA.

Classification of Gunnisonite

IMA status:Not Approved
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Other Names for Gunnisonite

Other Languages:
German:Gunnisonit
Spanish:Gunnisonita

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 Gunnisonite

Reference List:

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Clarke and Perry (1882) American Chem. Journal: 4: 140.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 29.

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        • White Earth District (Powderhorn District)
    Clarke and Perry (1882) American Chem. Journal: 4: 140.; USGS ProfessionaL Paper 197A
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