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Mavinite

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Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Formula:
near (Mg,Fe)
 
3
(Al,Fe)
 
12
Si
 
7
O
 
35
·9H
 
2
O


A dark green brittle mica. An intermediate between "xanthophyllite" (= clintonite) and chloritoid. [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
Originally described from Mavinhalli, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Classification of Mavinite

IMA status:Not Approved
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Chemical Properties of Mavinite

Formula:
near (Mg,Fe)
 
3
(Al,Fe)
 
12
Si
 
7
O
 
35
·9H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Al, H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Mavinite

Other Languages:
German:Mavinit
Spanish:Mavinita

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 Mavinite

    (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.
    India
     
    • Karnataka
      • Mysore
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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