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Mohsite

A variety of Crichtonite

Classification of Mohsite

IMA status:Discredited
Explanation of status:Analysis of neotype mohsite shows that it contains Pb and Sr, but negligible Ca, indicating that it is not the Ca-rich member of the crichtonite group, but an intermediate member of the senaite-crichtonite series.
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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 Mohsite

Reference List:Kelly, P.R., I.H. Campbell, I.E. Grey and B.M. Gatehouse (1979): Additional data on loveringite (Ca,REE)(Ti,Fe,Cr)O38 and mohsite discredited. Canadian Mineralogist, 17, 635-638.

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