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Trudellite

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Colour:Golden yellow; light ...
Name:For mineral collector and amateur mineralogist, Harry W. Trudell (1880-1964), Philadelphia Mineralogical Society.
A Mixture Of:Chloraluminite, Natroalunite


Extremely deliquescent and extremely difficult to preserve. Nearly impossible to preserve without protection in humidity-proof containers.

Classification of Trudellite

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Physical Properties of Trudellite

Lustre:Vitreous
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Transparent
Colour:Golden yellow; light yellow in transmitted light

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 Trudellite

Reference List:

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Gordon (1926) Proceedings of the Academy of Science, Philadelphia: 77: 317.

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: 131.

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  • Localities for Trudellite

    (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.
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    • Tarapacá Region
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        • Pampa del Tamarugal
    Palache et al (1951), Dana's System of Mineralogy, seventh ed., vol. II: 131.
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