Pietra fosforica di Bologna
A synonym of Baryte
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It is a variety of barite found in nodular-fibrous or radial formations or concrections on the hills around Bologna (Emilia-Romagna) Italy, with the “argille scagliose” formation. After heating with reducing substances (as coal) it becomes phosphorescent (because of impurities but probably due to the formation of barium sulphide).
The English name is Bologna stone.
The English name is Bologna stone.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26536 (as Pietra fosforica di Bologna)
549 (as Baryte)
549 (as Baryte)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26536:6 (as Pietra fosforica di Bologna)
mindat:1:1:549:0 (as Baryte)
mindat:1:1:549:0 (as Baryte)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1d103c66-ab75-4ad6-b7b5-5d17f5fa63b1 (as Pietra fosforica di Bologna)
46d864b3-6c7a-431b-b8c1-be78a7d5f634 (as Baryte)
46d864b3-6c7a-431b-b8c1-be78a7d5f634 (as Baryte)
Internet Links for Pietra fosforica di Bologna
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