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Clinothulite

A variety of Clinozoisite
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About ClinothuliteHide

Formula:
{Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
Colour:
Pink
Lustre:
Vitreous
A variety of Clinozoisite

A pink, Mn3+-bearing variety of clinozoisite. Much so-called "thulite" (defined as a pink variety of zoisite) is actually clinothulite. Compare thulite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
27132 (as Clinothulite)
1087 (as Clinozoisite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27132:1 (as Clinothulite)
mindat:1:1:1087:6 (as Clinozoisite)
GUID
(UUID V4):
d9d649e3-3916-424b-8364-02be1e3beeef (as Clinothulite)
be42578b-ebbc-43a6-b032-0c9edffc82d0 (as Clinozoisite)

Pronunciation of ClinothuliteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of ClinothuliteHide

Vitreous
Colour:
Pink

Chemistry of ClinothuliteHide

Mindat Formula:
{Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Geological Setting:
Frequently found in granite pegmatite, such as in Mitchell and Yancey Counties, North Carolina (Richard C. Erd, U. S. Geological Survey, 1996, unpublished data).

Other Language Names for ClinothuliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Clinothulite associated with VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
6 photos of Clinothulite associated with QuartzSiO2
5 photos of Clinothulite associated with Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
2 photos of Clinothulite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
2 photos of Clinothulite associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
2 photos of Clinothulite associated with WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
2 photos of Clinothulite associated with PowelliteCa(MoO4)
2 photos of Clinothulite associated with ScheeliteCa(WO4)
1 photo of Clinothulite associated with HessoniteCa3Al2(SiO4)3
1 photo of Clinothulite associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for ClinothuliteHide

References for ClinothuliteHide

Localities for ClinothuliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Horky
Ray and Alvin Schortmann
Finland
 
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari)
      • Kimitoön Island
Erich Berger Collection
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Chiesa in Valmalenco
...
Japan
 
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Iizuka City
Alfredo Petrov specimen
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambatofinandrahana District
      • Mangataboahangy
Jean Chervet collection
Spain
 
  • Community of Madrid
ANGEL ORTIZ MAELLAS AOM
USA
 
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • White Mountains
Chris Lehmann field collected specimens.
  • Connecticut
    • Hartford County
      • Burlington
Eric Briggs collection
  • New Hampshire
    • Hillsborough County
      • Amherst
P Cristofono collection
  • North Carolina
Pink Zoisite and Clinozoisite from ...
      • Bandana
various added photos
Richard C. Erd
      • Penland
Richard C. Erd
      • Spruce Pine
Richard C. Erd
Richard C. Erd
    • Yancey County
      • Burnsville
        • Hurricane Mountain
Richard C. Erd
      • Celo
        • Micaville
Richard C. Erd
      • Crabtree Creek
Richard C. Erd
 
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