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Gunnisonite



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: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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    Localities for Gunnisonite

    (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.
    USA
     
    • Colorado
      • Gunnison Co.
        • White Earth District (Powderhorn District)
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