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Calcian Wulfenite

A variety of Wulfenite

A calcium-bearing variety of Wulfenite with Ca substituting for Pb up to at least Ca:Pb = 1:1.7. Gravity decreases with Ca content increase, as well as unit-cell dimensions and axial ratio.

Classification of Calcian Wulfenite

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Other Names for Calcian Wulfenite

Synonyms:
CalcowulfeniteCa-rich Wulfenite

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 Calcian Wulfenite

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. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 1084.

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    Localities for Calcian Wulfenite

    (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
     
    • Carinthia
      • Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen Mts
        • Bleiberg District
          • Kreuth
    R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
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