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Pisolite

Synonym of:Aragonite, Calcite, Dolomite


A habit of some carbonates, oxides and hydroxides consisting of small globular concretions, larger than oolites (2mm).

Classification of Pisolite

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Other Names for Pisolite

Other Languages:
German:Erbsenstein
Pisolith

Other Information

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References for Pisolite

Reference List:Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (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: 153.

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    Localities for Pisolite

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    (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.
    Austria
     
    • Styria
      • Graz
        • Wildon
          • Weitendorf
    R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
      • Judenburg
    R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    Belgium
     
    • Luxembourg Province
      • Halanzy
    References, collection Richard De Nul
    USA
     
    • Maine
      • Washington Co.
    Morrill and Hinckley, 1959. Maine Mines and Minerals vol.2
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