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Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

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Possibly a synonym of Stilbite.

Refers to a Zeolite Group mineral: "Red Zeolite from Aedelfors" (Rammelsberg, 1841).

Originally described from Ädelfors mine, Alseda ,Vetlanda, Småland, Sweden.

Classification of Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

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Other Names for Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

Synonyms:
Edelforsite
Other Languages:
German:Edelforsit
Spanish:Edelforsita

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References for Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

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Rammelsberg, C.F. (1841): Handwörterbuch des chemischen Theils der Mineralogie. Vol. 1, C.G. Lüderitz (Berlin), 3-5.

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    • Buskerud
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          • Gjellebekk
    		Rammelsberg, C.F. (1841): Handwörterbuch des chemischen Theils der Mineralogie. Vol. 1, C.G. Lüderitz (Berlin), 3-5.; Forchhammer, [J.G.] (1864): Om Ædelforssit og nogle andre dertil hørende Mineralier. Oversigt over Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Forhandlinger. 64-76
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    • Småland
      • Vetlanda
        • Alseda
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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