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Aedelforsite (of Retzius)



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

Other Information

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References for Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

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

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    Localities for Aedelforsite (of Retzius)

    (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.
    Norway
     
    • Buskerud
      • Lier
        • Lierskogen
    		Rammelsberg, C.F. (1841): Handwörterbuch des chemischen Theils der Mineralogie. Vol. 1, C.G. Lüderitz (Berlin), 3-5.
    Sweden
     
    • Småland
      • Vetlanda
        • Alseda
    		[Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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